Braid River (Rabbit Hill) — water body quality
near Broughshane, Mid and East Antrim
Braid River (Rabbit Hill) is a river in Mid and East Antrim, near Broughshane, extending 6.7 km.
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Braid River (Rabbit Hill) | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 6.7 km
- County
- Mid and East Antrim
- Location
- 54.8816, -6.2379
Others in Mid and East Antrim
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