
Groomsport to Strangford
Link Section linking Quality Section - North Down Coastal Path to Quality Section – Lecale Way; following the eastern coast along the Ards Peninsula before cutting across to Portaferry on the shores of Strangford Lough. There is a regular ferry service between Portaferry and Strangford.
The route mainly follows the busy A2 coast road with intermittent sections on quite rural roads and coastal paths. There are some opportunities to walk along beaches.
There are transport links between these Quality Sections.
County
Down
Distance
30 miles
OS Map
15, 21
Nearest Town
Groomsport
Route Shape
Linear
Route Type
Urban
Terrain
Tarmac roads and footpaths.
Grid Reference (Start)
J538833
Grid Reference (End)
J589497
Point of Interest
N/A
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Strangford Lough
Route Description
This is a Link section therefore walkers are actively encouraged to make use of the public transport links between Groomsport and Strangford.
This section of the route mainly follows a busy main road and is not signposted on the ground.
Facilities
N/A
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