Kearney
The beauty of the rugged coastline, simple character of the dwellings and unspoilt, timeless character of the village makes Kearney truly special.
County
Down
Distance
2.7 miles
OS Map
Sheet 21
Nearest Town
Portaferry
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Coastal
Terrain
Rocky shoreline
Grid Reference (Start)
J649517
Grid Reference (End)
J648524
Point of Interest
Unspoilt beauty, Mary Ann Donnan Room
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
The shoreline trail is linear and can be taken in either direction. The degree of difficulty is moderate with uneven surfaces. The terrain is made up of grass, dirt, sand and rocky shoreline. The two-miles of coastline beyond the village, including cliffs, a low rocky foreshore, a small pocket of salt marsh, sandy beaches
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Kearney is on the coast directly east of Portaferry. From the west and south the ferry is needed leaving from Strangford village. From the north the A20 or A2 south will get you to the small lanes taking you to Kearny.
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Information room, car park, and public toilets.
Publication
A4 leaflet on Kearney.
Publication Availability
Available from the Information Centre at Kearney, or by contacting Mount Stewart (tel: 028 4278 8387 ).
