
Slans Graveyard
A short community trail facilitating access to Slans Graveyard with incredible panoramic views overlooking Cloughey.
County
Down
Distance
0.3 miles miles
OS Map
Discoverer Series Sheet 21 Strangford Lough
Nearest Town
Cloughey
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Parkland & Grassland
Terrain
Grass
Grid Reference (Start)
J639550
Grid Reference (End)
J639550
Point of Interest
Slan's Graveyard
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
A scheduled monument dating back to the first millennium AD, at one time Slans was the main graveyard for the Cloughey and Kirkistown area and the burial place for many sailors who lost their lives in the waters around the notorious North and South Rocks off Cloughey.
The trail begins from the Ardminnan Road approximately one mile from the village of Cloughey. Begin at the signposted entrance crossing the stone stile into the field. Follow the fenced off trail through the field to reach another stone stile and the entrance into the graveyard. Here you will find an interpretation panel with information on the historic site and its fascinating history. Make your own way through the graveyard taking in the panoramic countryside views and historic graveyard. Return via the same route to Ardminnan Road.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
There is no car parking available at the start of the route therefore if you are travelling by car it is suggested you park in Cloughey Village and walk approx one mile along Ardminnan Road to the route entrance.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept under control at all times
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
There are no facilities at the walk itself, the nearest shop can be found in cloughey approximately one mile from the start of the walk
