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Quoile Steamboat Quay

1 ha
BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Robin
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Robin, Cormorant +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Robin, Cormorant +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Achaius oratorius, Mystacides longicornis +15 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Achaius oratorius, Mystacides longicornis +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
St Patrick's WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
St Patrick's WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
St Patrick's WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
St Patrick's GAC - Saul Family TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Long WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J5047 : The Quoile at the Steamboat Quay

J5047 : The Quoile at the Steamboat Quay

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