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Getting here
54.53679, -5.55503
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 267m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 267m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Oystercatcher, Herring Gull +82 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Oystercatcher, Herring Gull +82 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Cobalt Crust, Candlesnuff Fungus, Jelly Ear · last seen 2023; Fungi — Cobalt Crust, Candlesnuff Fungus, Jelly Ear · last seen 2023
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Vine Weevil, Anaspis regimbarti +10 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Vine Weevil, Anaspis regimbarti +10 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Dwarf Eelgrass, Dumontia contorta, Coral Weed +9 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Dwarf Eelgrass, Dumontia contorta, Coral Weed +9 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Lake Walk, Mount StewartWalking route1 km
Mount Stewart in County Down is one of the most unique and unusual gardens managed by the National Trust, enjoying the mild climate of the Ards Peninsula. This circular walk takes in the majestic views around the lake.
Green Trail, Mount StewartWalking route4 km
Follows the glen past Moat Hill, site of an 11th century motte, and down to the Piggery.
Blue Trail, Mount StewartWalking route3.4 km
Takes in woodland and shelterbelt within the demesne, including the ruins of the folly.
Yellow Trail, Mount StewartWalking route1.1 km
The trail takes in the path around New Hill and our natural play area.
Red Squirrel Walk, Mount StewartWalking route1.6 km
Trace the lake, formal & informal gardens and the woodlands at Mount Stewart. Spot red squirrels on the route up to Rhododendron Hill, which has become a haven for these shy creatures. Also spot swans & unique features added by Lady Londonderry.
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
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.
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