Struell Wells
Getting here
54.32409, -5.67729
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging 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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Ballerina, Scarlet Waxcap, Charmer Pinkgill +16 more · last seen 2019; Fungi — Ballerina, Scarlet Waxcap, Charmer Pinkgill +16 more · last seen 2019
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Blue Tit, Dunnock +46 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Blue Tit, Dunnock +46 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell, Green-veined White +43 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell, Green-veined White +43 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Giant Hogweed, Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Daisy +2 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Daisy +2 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
St Patrick's WayWalking route
St Patrick's WayWalking route
St Patrick's WayWalking route
St Patrick's GAC - Saul Family TrailWalking 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.
🚴Cycling
2 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.
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