Shorelife Celebration 2026: Castle Espie Guided Tour
WWT Castle Espie, Comber, BT23 6EA
Saturday 10th October 2026
Shorelife Festival
Escape to the tranquil shores of Strangford Lough for a 45 min guided nature and historical walk.
Escape into a nature paradise and centre of learning at Castle Espie. Dander along the quiet pathways around the nature reserve as you listen to the amazing birdsong. Enjoy the opportunity to get close to Ireland’s largest collection of native and exotic birds, ducks and geese. Spot the Brent geese. Participants will be accompanied by a local expert guide and storyteller, Brigid Watson from Sustainable Journeys Ireland. She will ‘bring the landscape alive’ for you with stories. Brigid will share the folklore and myths associated with various plants, trees and birds at the nature reserve.
There will be fun, hands- on activities to engage children on the walk. Go on… get into nature…improve wellbeing and enjoy our Autumn season.
No dogs permitted (except guide dogs); not suitable for wheelchair users.
The Castle Espie Centre is easily accessible from Belfast via Comber.
Meet at: In the Wetland Centre, Castle Espie.
Castle Espie
78,Ballydrain Road
Comber
BT23 6EA
Escape to the tranquil shores of Strangford Lough for a 45 min guided nature and historical walk.
Escape into a nature paradise and centre of learning at Castle Espie. Dander along the quiet pathways around the nature reserve as you listen to the amazing birdsong. Enjoy the opportunity to get close to Ireland’s largest collection of native and exotic birds, ducks and geese. Spot the Brent geese. Participants will be accompanied by a local expert guide and storyteller, Brigid Watson from Sustainable Journeys Ireland. She will ‘bring the landscape alive’ for you with stories. Brigid will share the folklore and myths associated with various plants, trees and birds at the nature reserve.
There will be fun, hands- on activities to engage children on the walk. Go on… get into nature…improve wellbeing and enjoy our Autumn season.
No dogs permitted (except guide dogs); not suitable for wheelchair users.
The Castle Espie Centre is easily accessible from Belfast via Comber.
Meet at: In the Wetland Centre, Castle Espie.
Castle Espie
78,Ballydrain Road
Comber
BT23 6EA
