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See the original hammer machinery used to beat the final shean into cloth
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© Bernie Brown
Take a walk along the banks of the River Ballinderry which still powers the mill
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© Pat McSorley
See live demonstrations of spinning and find out what 'to beetle' means
Working water-powered mill used in the manufacture of linen
Nestling in an idyllic wooded glen offering lovely walks and picnic spots this, the last working water-powered linen beetling mill, offers a unique experience for all the family.
Try some scutching, hackling and weaving as you take part in hands-on demonstrations, against the thundering cacophony of beetling engines.
Don't miss
- Follow the head-race to the source of the power
- Lovely walks and picnic opportunities by the Ballinderry River
- Watch the massive water-powered wheel as it turns
- Look out for pearl mussels in the mill race