Corrog Wood - Portaferry

Site Description

This planting is one mile north of Portaferry village on the Deerpark Road from Newtownards, on the Ards peninsula in County Down. The fields were bought under WoyD and have been planted to form a native mixed woodland of 5.49 ha extent. There is a small meadow at the entrance. There is a striking Dryad or wood nymph sculpture at the gateway which catches peoples attention, this is known locally as the `Frump in the Stump'.

The hill has two viewpoints, both with seats and one with two oak trees as a memorial to a local lady. The rolling nature of the area offers views to Strangford Lough and the Portaferry estates with their planted and mixed woodlands. Wildlife has colonised the rough grass which is now found amongst the trees, and many raptors and Irish Hares use it for foraging. The access is via a gravel car park, a gate and a looped grass path through the wood.