
Castle Ward Shore Trail
This wide flat linear trail is suitable for all abilities. The trail has a smooth consistent surface with no physical barriers. As it is ‘multi-use’, as well as other walkers, expect horses and bikes and a range of other users. Follow the GREEN waymarker disks with the words 'Shore Trail' around the edge.
County
Down
Distance
0.7 (one way) miles
OS Map
21
Nearest Town
Strangford
Route Shape
Linear
Route Type
Coastal
Terrain
Smooth, flat and wide path
Grid Reference (Start)
J575497
Grid Reference (End)
J575497
Point of Interest
The Farm Yard, Strangford Lough and its associated wildlife
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Strangford Lough
Route Description
Starting in the Shore Car Park, this wide and flat trail follows the shore of Strangford Lough from the farm yard to Audley's Quay. Accessible to everyone, the trail has a smooth consistent surface with no physical barriers. On reaching Audley's Quay, users should turn and retrace their steps back to the farm yard.
Expect other users on this trail traveling in both directions. This may include -
- Horses
- Cyclists of all abilities
- A range of bikes including tandems, trikes, and bikes with tag a long trailers behind
- Wheelchair users and mobility scooters
KEEP LEFT on this trail at all times
* Please note that National Trust entrance pricing applies for this walk. Please see the link below for details *
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Parking for walkers is in the Shore Car Park within Castle Ward Demesne. The car park is clearly signed from the main entrance drive. There is an information panel and map in the Shore Car Park.
Getting to the Start (on Foot)
From the main entrance to Castle Ward, follow the signs to the Shore Car Park where there is an information panel and map.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Please keep dogs on a lead or under control at all times
Accessibility Grade
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
![]() | Café (wheelchair accessible) |
![]() | Disabled parking |
![]() | Disabled toilets |
Facilities
Parking, toilets, tea rooms, bike shop, bike hire, specialist equipment hire including tandems, tag-a-longs, trikes, wheelchairs and mobility scooters and a wheelchair tandem.
Publication
Castle Ward Trail Guide (s) and Map
Publication Availability
Available at Caslte Ward - various information points
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