Getting here
54.36816, -5.49450
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Redshank
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Oystercatcher, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Thrift, Sea Aster, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil +28 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Thrift, Sea Aster, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil +28 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +14 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +14 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Black Lichen · last seen 2010; Fungi — Black Lichen · last seen 2010
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Portkelly TrailWalking route
Bar Hall Bay TrailWalking route
Castle FlannanWalking 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
3 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.
Wildlife to spot
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