Trees
As you walk along the Castlefreke Trails, you’ll find yourself surrounded by many species of trees, both indigenous and non-native.
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- Feá / Beech
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- Sceach Geal / Hawthorn
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- Fearnóg / Alder
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- Sprús Sitceach / Sitka spruce
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- Beith / Birch
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- Péine Albanach / Scots pine
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- Dair / Oak
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- Seiceamar / Sycamore
Castlefreke Flora
Flora
Explore the stunning flowers, both native and introduced species, that grow in the areas surrounding the Castlefreke Trails.
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- Lus na tine / Rosebay willowherb
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- Nóinín mór / Oxeye daisy
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- Coireán coilleach / Red campion
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- Cabhsadán / Marsh woundwort
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- Cluas Chait / Cat’s ear
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- Créachtach / Purple loosestrife
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- Féithleann / Honeysuckle
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- Sabhaircín / Primrose
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- Coinnle corra / Bluebell
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- Fanaigse / Common dog violet
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- Bleachtán mín / Smooth sowthistle
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- Peasair na luch / Tufted vetch
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- Crobh éin / Birds foot trefoil
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- Airgead luachra / Meadowsweet
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- Fraoch mór agus cloigíneach / Ling and bell heather
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- Féithleann álainn / Himalayan honeysuckle
Castlefreke Fauna
Fauna
Castlefreke Trails and the surrounding area are home to many bird and animal species: watch out for them on your walk!
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- Cat crainn / Pine marten
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- Madra Uisce / Otter
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- Spágaire tonn / Little grebe
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- Cág cosdearg / Chough
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- Caislín cloch / Stonechat
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- Corr réisc / Heron
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- Gormán coiteann / Common blue
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- Leamhan cionnabar / Cinnabar moth