1.4 miles
Linear
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.
TRAIL INFORMATION
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. *
TRAIL INFORMATION
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. *
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest The Farm Yard, Strangford Lough and its associated wildlife
- 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. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled parking – Disabled toilets.
- Dog Policy Please keep dogs on a lead or under control at all times
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 2 Terrain: Smooth, flat and wide path Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start 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.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
