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Castle Ward and Strangford Lough
Along the shore of Strangford Lough on a National Trust estate, to a 15th-century tower.
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 16 m
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About this walk
Castle Ward and Strangford Lough is an easy 2.5 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Castle Ward (grid reference NW 676 034).
Castle Ward is an 18th-century house on the shore of Strangford Lough, famous for having one facade in the Classical style and the other Gothic, because its owners couldn't agree. Its grounds run down to the lough, and the farmyard stood in for Winterfell in Game of Thrones.
The loop follows the shore past the old mill to Audley's Castle, a 15th-century tower house on a rock above the water, and returns through the parkland.
Route
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1
The shore
Follow the lough shore from the house to Audley's Castle.
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2
The parkland
Return through the parkland to the house.
Summit
On the way
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Audley's CastleCastle · 200 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Castle Ward and Strangford Lough take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.5 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Castle Ward (grid reference NW 676 034). National Trust car park (charge for non-members).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Downpatrick to Strangford. Check times with Translink.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Estate tracks and shore paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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