1.8 miles
Linear
Easy
Ballywalter Walk
This walking tour takes in the historic sites and locations dotted around Ballywalter, Ballywalter Beach and other sites located on the Irish Sea coast of the Ards Peninsula. Ballywalter is an old fishing village with a harbour dating back to the mid 1800's.
TRAIL INFORMATION
The walking tour starts at Ballywalter Park and the Lime Kilns and ends at the old Parish Church and graveyard.
The walker can enjoy the sites and sounds of village life as he completes the route.
TRAIL INFORMATION
The walking tour starts at Ballywalter Park and the Lime Kilns and ends at the old Parish Church and graveyard.
The walker can enjoy the sites and sounds of village life as he completes the route.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Lime Kilns, The old Anderson shelter, the Perch and Shipwrecks, harbour, lifeboat and skulmartin lightship, war memorial and square, Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Church of Ireland, Whitechurch and Graveyard
- Facilities Car parking is available free of charge around Ballywalter Toilets are also available in the village Refreshments are also available along the route.
- Dog Policy Dogs should be kept on leads at all times.
- Getting to the Start Ballywalter is situated on the Irish Sea coast of the Ards Peninsula, 11 miles outside of Newtownards. It can be reached by car from Newtownards, via Greyabbey. Leaving Newtownards, follow the Portaferry Road out of the town. Continue on this road (A20) until you reach Greyabbey. At the mini-roundabout turn left and follow the main street until you reach the T-junction. Turn right here and follow the signs for Ballywalter.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Level of Difficulty Easy
This is a straightforward trail suitable for most people, including families with children. The terrain is largely flat or gently undulating with a well-maintained surface.
