Top 6 Natural Monuments around Gransha

The facility is of impressive size.

The structure consists of a circular earthen ring with a diameter of 180 m and an area of 28,000 square meters, surrounded by an earthen rampart 3.5 m high. At least three of the five irregularly distributed gaps in the ring are intentional and possibly original. East of the center of the ring is a small passage grave with a westward-facing entrance.

As you get closer, the mystical aura of the place unfolds, with its mighty, almost circular earthen wall, which measures over 180 meters in diameter and dominates the view over the surrounding plateau. This ancient henge complex is one of the largest and best-preserved monuments of its kind in Ireland - hard to miss when you get close to Shaw's Bridge. In the center of the ring, a megalithic tomb awaits you, which tells its own story with its five supporting stones and a mighty capstone. You can literally feel the thousands of years that have passed here since ceremonies and gatherings probably took place at this place. It is impressive how the Giant's Ring has survived over time, while the wooden structures of the Ballynahatty settlements are long gone.

This nature reserve is located in the heart of the busy Belfast Harbour Estate and offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city. On the way there, the route takes you along the lough, where you may be lucky enough to spot various species of birds. The centre itself has two observation huts and a modern visitor area with panoramic views of the lagoon. Here you can enjoy the diverse wildlife while enjoying a cup of coffee. However, the paths to the centre are sometimes muddy in wet weather, so sturdy shoes are recommended. Overall, the RSPB Window on Wildlife Centre is a worthwhile stop on your bike tour to experience nature and peace.

With thousands of colourful flowers and plant species from around the world, the Botanic Gardens are a wonderful place to visit. The gardens opened in 1828 as a private park and welcomed the public from 1895. Belfast's beautiful Palm House conservatory pre-date the glasshouses of Kew Gardens. Its domed roof has allowed plants to grow especially tall, such as a 36-foot (11 m) lily.

Throughout WWI, many bombes were dropped in Belfast, along with land mines placed throughout the city and surrounding areas. While most areas have been refilled since the war, this spot is unique as it still remains how it was as a bomb crater from the war.

With thousands of colourful flowers and plant species from around the world, the Botanic Gardens are a wonderful place to visit. The gardens opened in 1828 as a private park and welcomed the public from 1895. Belfast's beautiful Palm House conservatory pre-date the glasshouses of Kew Gardens. It's domed roof has allowed plants to grow especially tall, such as a 36-foot (11 m) lily.

Belfast's Window on Wildlife (WOW) is home to birds and wildlife from all over the world. There are more than 100 species of birds and other wildlife to be found here, from lapwings and terns to konik ponies. Trained staff and volunteers will help you tell a wigeon from a teal.