DISTANCE

0.2 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

Slans Graveyard

Down

A short community trail facilitating access to Slans Graveyard with incredible panoramic views overlooking Cloughey.

DISTANCE

0.2 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Discoverer Series Sheet 21 Strangford Lough

GRID REFERENCE

J639550

COUNTY

Down

NEAREST TOWN

Cloughey

LANDSCAPE

Parkland & Grassland

TERRAIN

Grass

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

A scheduled monument dating back to the first millennium AD, at one time Slans was the main graveyard for the Cloughey and Kirkistown area and the burial place for many sailors who lost their lives in the waters around the notorious North and South Rocks off Cloughey. 

The trail begins from the Ardminnan Road approximately one mile from the village of Cloughey.  Begin at the signposted entrance crossing the stone stile into the field.  Follow the fenced off trail through the field to reach another stone stile and the entrance into the graveyard.  Here you will find an interpretation panel with information on the historic site and its fascinating history.  Make your own way through the graveyard taking in the panoramic countryside views and historic graveyard.  Return via the same route to Ardminnan Road. 

TRAIL INFORMATION

A scheduled monument dating back to the first millennium AD, at one time Slans was the main graveyard for the Cloughey and Kirkistown area and the burial place for many sailors who lost their lives in the waters around the notorious North and South Rocks off Cloughey. 

The trail begins from the Ardminnan Road approximately one mile from the village of Cloughey.  Begin at the signposted entrance crossing the stone stile into the field.  Follow the fenced off trail through the field to reach another stone stile and the entrance into the graveyard.  Here you will find an interpretation panel with information on the historic site and its fascinating history.  Make your own way through the graveyard taking in the panoramic countryside views and historic graveyard.  Return via the same route to Ardminnan Road. 

GETTING TO THE START

There is no car parking available at the start of the route therefore if you are travelling by car it is suggested you park in Cloughey Village and walk approx one mile along Ardminnan Road to the route entrance.

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