A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Area: North Down Ards
'If you are a visitor to the area, or indeed a local and want to spend a little time finding out more about the history and heritage of the local towns and villages then the Walking Guides ... are perfect for you.'
'The Trail focuses on many aspects of Bangor's history highlighting its key sites and buildings of interest. This walk will take approximately 1½ hrs to complete (unless you follow the coastal path ...
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'Bangor's history is a wide and varied one. The first settlement was in Neolithic times but it was the founding of the monastery by St Comgall in AD558 that laid the town foundations ...'
Sunny Bangor
'All our Wetland Centres exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott's vision of connecting people with nature, so we make it a principle that our wetlands and wildlife are accessible to everyone.' ...
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'Our self-guided walking trials include the Woodland Walk and Sustainability Trail. Look out for wild birds and learn about local ecology.'
'The most accessible part of the Park is along the shore – Crawfordsburn and Helens Bay beaches where a broad, tarmac path makes the going easy. To the east – at Crawfords Beach the ramble ...
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'With two excellent beaches, spectacular scenery and views across Belfast Lough, tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat.'
'The Garden reflects a rich tapestry of design and great planting artistry that was the hallmark of Edith, Lady Londonderry. The mild climate of Strangford Lough allows astonishing levels ...
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'Mount Stewart is one of the most inspiring and unusual gardens in the National Trust's ownership.
Member of the U3A - Northern Ireland Grouping
Facilities 'are available along the walk including in the villages and towns of Newtownards, Helens Bay, Groomsport & Bangor'.
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'Extends from Holywood in the west to Orlock in the east. The path passes through coastline and parkland. Historic relics and flora and fauna are found in abundance, including the grey seals which can be spotted offshore.
Holywood to Bangor Coastal Path [Northern Ireland Greenways]
'A variety of walks are available in Redburn. All walks start from the main car park. Those who do venture to the top are rewarded with amazing views over Belfast Lough.'
'Discover amazing spaces and places around Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula. The diversity of landscape, the exceptional wildlife and the ever changing views make it a wond ...
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'Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Strangford Lough is Northern Ireland's first marine nature reserve and is the British Isles' largest inlet, internationally renowned for its marine, plant and wildlife.'
'Delve into rich culture and heritage, explore parks and gardens, discover the coast and feast on fabulous food.'
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'Ards and North Down is jam-packed with things to do. The hardest part of planning your visit will be deciding which to do first!'
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