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Getting here
54.38138, -5.54897
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Heron and Herring Gull
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground 235m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Heron and Herring Gull
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground 235m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Best for
8 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Heron, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +66 more · last seen 2025
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Grey Heron, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +66 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Alga, Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Himalayan Balsam +25 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Chrysolina banksii +7 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Portkelly TrailWalking route▾
Bar Hall Bay TrailWalking route▾
St Patrick's WayWalking route▾
Castle Trail at Castle Ward, Castle WardWalking route2.9 km▾
An excellent trail for spotting wildlife and taking in the stunning scenery of Strangford Lough, Audley's Castle and the farmyard at Castle Ward.
Boundary Trail, Castle WardWalking route12.8 km▾
This challenging walking trail around the boundary of Castle Ward starts at the shore and takes you through woodland and farmland. Along the way, you'll pass Audley's Castle, cross the Deer Park and take in views of the mansion.
🚴Cycling
▾4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Castle Ward Boundary TrailCycling route▾
This route must be followed in an anticlockwise direction by cyclists, in accordance with waymarkers.
Strangford Lough Cycle TrailCycling route▾
Former portions of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's National Cycle Network route 99 & Regional Route 20, de-designated by them in 2020 because they're on-road. Some signage may still remain.
Castle Ward - Castle TrailCycling route▾
This route must be followed in an anticlockwise direction by cyclists, in accordance with waymarkers.
Castle Ward - Farm TrailCycling route▾
Cyclists must follow the route in an anti-clockwise direction, in accordance with the waymarkers.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Facilities
Parking
10 nearby · Free · 135m
Playground
2 · 235m away
Toilets
196m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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