Squiress of Glens Wood Dakota Schaffer

The Squiress of Glens Wood is a nature reserve tucked into the Causeway Coast and Glens landscape near Ballycastle, named after Dakota Schaffer's conservation work in the area. It's a proper woodland walk rather than a formal attraction with visitor facilities, so come expecting native trees, forest floor trails, and the kind of quiet you don't get often enough.

You'll find mixed woodland here - oak, hazel, and ash mostly - with a good chance of spotting woodland birds if you're patient. The trails wind through the glens at an easy pace, though it can get muddy after rain. Allow an hour or so for a decent wander unless you're after a proper hike, in which case you can string together longer routes through the wider glen system.

Walkers and nature types will get the most from this. Kids might manage it if they're into exploring and spotting wildlife rather than structured activities. It's the kind of place you visit for the peace and the trees, not for facilities or entertainment.

Because there's minimal information available online - no set hours, facilities, or fees that we could confirm - treat it as a walk you can fit around your itinerary rather than a scheduled stop. It works well as a morning activity if you're staying at Watertop Farm nearby. The Causeway Coast has plenty of drama elsewhere, so this reserve offers a quieter counterpoint - less about views and more about being in a proper wood.