Don't Mow Let It Grow

This exciting project is led by Causeway Coast to focus on the conservation of semi-natural grassland over the next three years.

Verges & Grasslands

Belraugh Rd / Coolnasillagh Rd junction

B190 Belraugh Rd / Coolnasillagh Rd junction (S) to B70 Boleran Rd junction (N) Coolnasillagh Road is located near a grassland ASSI and has a variety of wildflowers on its' verge, including bluebells, pignut, water avens, primrose, bush vetch, wood anemone, bugle, early purple orchids, meadow sweet and lady's smock to mention just a few of the early flowering species. These flowers are beautiful and they provide an essential food source for pollinators. Orange-tip butterflies can be seen flying around the lady's smock and laying their eggs on these plants. … [Read more...] about Belraugh Rd / Coolnasillagh Rd junction

Torr Road

A narrow and winding road offering both open and wooded stretches of verge often in steep or vertical banks.  A few wider verges occur at the western end near Ballyvoy.   Attractive in spring and summer with early-flowering woodland species and in open areas, grassland and heathland species such as heather, bilberry and harebells in late summer.  Fuchsia hedges are also a feature of this road. … [Read more...] about Torr Road

B15 Glenshesk

These verges support a rich woodland flora , often on both sides of the road with broad steep banks in some places.  They are at their best in late spring when they are adorned by flushes of lesser celandine, wood anemone, primrose, bluebell, wood sorrel, violets and later a fine display of red campion. … [Read more...] about B15 Glenshesk

Garvagh, Drumcroon Rd

This verge was part of the original Envision project and has been managed as a traditional hay meadow since 2012. It is improving every year. When surveyed in 2012 it was found to contain fifty-nine species of plant, including bird’s foot trefoil, sweet vernal grass and lady’s mantle. Buff tailed and common carder bumbles have also been recorded along with green-veined and orange tip butterflies. This verge can be view from the footpath with which runs along the hedge. Care should be taken as it is adjacent to a busy road. … [Read more...] about Garvagh, Drumcroon Rd