0.7 miles
Loop
Easy
Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
Accessible at low-tide, this walk around Rough Island provides magnificent views of Strangford Lough and is an excellent view point for bird watching.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Follow the path from the car park, along the concrete causeway (only accessible at low tide) and around Rough Island, before returning over the causeway. Explore the island itself!
Island Hill is situated at the upper end of Strangford Lough and has excellent views across the Lough and towards Scrabo Tower.
A good tide predictor website is Easytide (see link below). As Island Hill doesnt have its own tide location, use the Belfast low water time and then add 2hrs 15 minutes for Island Hill. So follow the link below, use the tables to locate the low water time for Belfast and add 2hrs 15mins. An example being if low water at Belfast is 14.48, for Island Hill low water would be at 17.03.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Follow the path from the car park, along the concrete causeway (only accessible at low tide) and around Rough Island, before returning over the causeway. Explore the island itself!
Island Hill is situated at the upper end of Strangford Lough and has excellent views across the Lough and towards Scrabo Tower.
A good tide predictor website is Easytide (see link below). As Island Hill doesnt have its own tide location, use the Belfast low water time and then add 2hrs 15 minutes for Island Hill. So follow the link below, use the tables to locate the low water time for Belfast and add 2hrs 15mins. An example being if low water at Belfast is 14.48, for Island Hill low water would be at 17.03.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Wildfowl and magnificent Lough views, totem poll
- Facilities Ample car parking, toilets and picnic tables. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Disabled toilets with RADAR key – Disabled parking
- Dog Policy Dogs should be kept on leads at all times
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 5 Terrain: Flat, grass and stoney paths Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start Turn off the A21 Comber to Newtownards Road towards the shore of the Lough. Follow the signposts to Island Hill Nature Reserve, continue along the Ringcreevy Road for approximately 1 mile.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Trail Grade Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
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Suitable for most people, these routes are relatively flat, smooth and well-defined with occasional gentle slopes. There may be minor obstacles such as gates and bridges. A basic level of fitness will help to enjoy these trails.
