🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Redshank
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Redshank
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
8 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Oystercatcher, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025
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Ancient woodland
Strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
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Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Oystercatcher, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Free
Plants — Thrift, Sea Aster, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil +28 more · last seen 2024
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Free
Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +14 more · last seen 2025
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Heritage
Strong match
Free
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Portkelly TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Bar Hall Bay TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Castle FlannanWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking 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.
Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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.
Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Castle Ward Boundary TrailCycling route▾
This route must be followed in an anticlockwise direction by cyclists, in accordance with waymarkers.
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
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.
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Castle Ward - Castle TrailCycling route▾
This route must be followed in an anticlockwise direction by cyclists, in accordance with waymarkers.
