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Explore the Quoile

Quoile Countryside Centre, Quoile Pondage, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 7JB
Quoile River

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Join guide Mairead Sweeney to explore the history of the Quoile river and pondage, from its site as the earliest settlements in Downpatrick, through its heyday as a bustling port and centre of industry.
This event is part of the Heritage Walks Festival, organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, taking place in Downpatrick and beyond and connecting you with our local heritage and environment in an exciting range of themed walks

Grade: Easy/moderate
This Walk departs from outside the Quoile Countryside Centre and will finish there.
Please use the 1st car park adjacent to the Centre in preference to directly outside the centre

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On entry to Downpatrick please follow the brown signs to the Quoile Centre. Please use the car park adjacent to the Centre.

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