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Killard National Nature Reserve

Situated at the mouth of Strangford Lough, opposite Ballyquintin. The rich wildlife include orchids and other rarities, and interesting rock formations can be seen.

County

Down

Distance

1.3 miles

OS Map

Sheet 21

Nearest Town

Strangford

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Beach, Coastal

Terrain

Coastal grassland, beach

Grid Reference (Start)

J604434

Grid Reference (End)

J604434

Point of Interest

Views of Lough and Sea, orchids

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Strangford Lough

Route Description

From the layby at Mill Quarter Bay, walk towards the shore. Keeping the sea on the left follow the line of the coast around the headline.

A sandy bay marks the end of the walk, turn and retrace your steps along the shore or over the grassland to Mill Quarter Bay.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

Take the Shore road out of Strangford. Cars may be left at lay-bys at Mill Quarter Bay.

Accessibility Grade

Grade 5

Facilities

None

Publication

None

Publication Availability

N/A

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