DISTANCE

1.4 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

Killard National Nature Reserve

Down

Situated at the mouth of Strangford Lough, opposite Ballyquintin. The rich wildlife include orchids and other rarities, and interesting rock formations can be seen.

DISTANCE

1.4 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Sheet 21

GRID REFERENCE

J604434

COUNTY

Down

NEAREST TOWN

Strangford

LANDSCAPE

Beach, Coastal

TERRAIN

Coastal grassland, beach

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

From the layby at Mill Quarter Bay, walk towards the shore. Keeping the sea on the left follow the line of the coast around the headline.

A sandy bay marks the end of the walk, turn and retrace your steps along the shore or over the grassland to Mill Quarter Bay.

TRAIL INFORMATION

From the layby at Mill Quarter Bay, walk towards the shore. Keeping the sea on the left follow the line of the coast around the headline.

A sandy bay marks the end of the walk, turn and retrace your steps along the shore or over the grassland to Mill Quarter Bay.

GETTING TO THE START

Take the Shore road out of Strangford. Cars may be left at lay-bys at Mill Quarter Bay.

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