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United Kingdom > Northern Ireland > Belfast (Beal Feirste) > Attractions in Belfast > Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve

Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve

Category: Sightseeing + Tours

5 Quay Road, Downpatrick, BT30 7JB

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Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve The present freshwater lake was created by the construction of a tidal barrier across the estuary of the River Quoile in 1957. The resulting dramatic change from salt water to fresh water is illustrated by the succession of developing habitats rich in wildlife. The natural colonisation of the former... ehsni.gov.uk Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve Guide - Yahoo! Travel Guide UK Before 1957 this was a seawater estuary, but with constant threat of flooding in Downpatrick, a tidal barrier was built. This provided a freshwater sanctuary in which rare plants and wildlife could establish themselves. Today it's a scenic reserve for many endangered species. There are riverside wal... uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com

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