River walk at The Argory
Northern Ireland
Follow the River Blackwater around the estate and cross the industrial-age Bond's Bridge. Look out for kingfishers darting across the water during your walk.
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The ArgoryStart point
The Argory car park, 144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Dungannon, County Armagh BT71 6NA. Grid ref: NV983177.Trail information
Total stages: 5
Total stages: 5
Start point
The Argory car park, 144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Dungannon, County Armagh BT71 6NA. Grid ref: NV983177.
Stage 1
From the car park follow the sign for Bond's bridge/ferry path. This starts at the bottom of the car park.
Discovering the kissing gate at the river bank | © National Trust/Paul Canning Stage 2
At the end of the path there is a set of large steps. At the top of the steps turn left and go through the kissing gate onto the river bank.
Stage 3
Follow the path along the river and keep an eye out for fluttering kingfishers. They lazily fly over water and swoop down to spear fish with their sharp beaks.
Keep your eyes peeled for kingfishers | © National Trust Images/Richard Bradshaw Stage 4
As the path comes to an end along the river, turn left onto the causeway that runs between the meadows. At the end of the causeway you will approach Meadow Cottage.
Stage 5
Turn left again and follow the avenue back to the car park.
End point
The Argory car park, 144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Dungannon, County Armagh BT71 6NA. Grid ref: NV983177.
Trail map
The Argory river walk map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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