Was there a castle at Castle Espie?
According to the PLACENAMESNI website, the origin of the name Castle Espie is “castle of the bishop”, in translation from the Irish “Caistéal an Easpaig”. There are no castles now, but this townland is home to the impressive Wetland Centre managed by the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust.
How many WWT Wetland Centres are in the UK?
There are nine Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT) Centres in the UK: The map shows the locations of each of the WWT Centres in the UK or you can find more detailed information about each WWT Centre by clicking on the links above.
Are dogs allowed at Castle Espie?
Dogs would not be allowed.
Who owned Castle Espie?
the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Castle Espie is a wetland reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) on the banks of Strangford Lough, three miles south of Comber, County Down, Northern Ireland, in the townland of the same name.
What river flows into Strangford Lough?
Quoile proper
Course. The river begins its life as the Ballynahinch River which flows from west of the town of Ballynahinch to Annacloy where it is known as the Annacloy River. This then becomes the Quoile proper, which flows through Downpatrick and the Quoile Pondage before finally emptying into Strangford Lough.
What does WWT stand for wetlands?
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Limited
Privacy and cookies Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Limited is a registered charity (1030884 England and Wales, SC039410 Scotland).
What is a WWT site?
WWT wetland sites in numbers 10 WWT wetland reserves bring visitors and wildlife together around the most important substance in the world – water. 3,000 hectares of prime wetland habitat are managed by WWT, much of it designated as nationally or internationally important for wildlife.
Does Martin Mere allow dogs?
Carers can visit Martin Mere for free. We welcome trained assisted dogs on site. There are 4 accessible toilets on site.
Can you take dogs to Washington wetlands?
WWT accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to vehicles. Fully trained, on duty assistance dogs (trained by member organisations of ADUK) are welcome on site. Unfortunately we can’t allow any other dogs or pets of any kind on site as our wildlife may become distressed.
Who owns Strangford Lough?
The National Trust
The National Trust manages an incredibly large area of land and foreshore around Strangford Lough, including many islands and areas of farmland and woodland. With a team of only four Rangers, we really couldn’t cope with such a large area, if it wasn’t for the dedicated assistance of its many enthusiastic volunteers.
What is the name of wetland Centre?
WWT London Wetland Centre is a wetland reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in the Barnes area of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, southwest London, England, by Barn Elms.