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Killard National Nature Reserve

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Killard National Nature Reserve

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

Start Point:
J604434

Finish Point:
J604434

Route:
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.

Distance:
1.3 miles

Terrain:
Coastal grassland, beach

Point of interest:
Views of Lough and Sea, orchids

Facilities:
None

Publication:
None

Nearest town:
Strangford

OS map:
Sheet 21

Accessible terrain:
Off road unsurfaced paths - beach and fields

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Free (parking charges may apply)

Map & Directions

What's Nearby

  1. Ballyhornan beach is located on the Lecale Way. To the north is Kilclief and to the south…

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  2. Kilclief Castle was built between 1413 and 1441, reputedly by John Sely, bishop of Down.…

    1.52 miles away
  3. A picturesque beach on the Narrows of Strangford Lough, Kilclief is a sandy beach with a…

    1.54 miles away
  1. Cloghy Rocks is a wonderful location as a number of seals are often spotted here. There…

    2.4 miles away
  2. Strangford Lough  is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is almost fully…

    4.01 miles away
  3. Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century…

    4.13 miles away
  4. The castle dates probably from around the 15th century, but the early history is unknown.…

    4.76 miles away
  5. Restored ruins of a sixth century church of St. Tassach, said to have given the last…

    4.85 miles away
  6. Struell Wells was built around a stream flowing through a secluded valley. It was a…

    5.82 miles away
  7. Two miles outside Downpatrick is the replica of St Patrick's first church in Ireland.…

    6.19 miles away
  8. The Strangford Lough and Lecale AONB boasts stunning landscapes and includes one of the…

    6.65 miles away
  9. The Reserve provides a relaxing natural retreat and offers visitors tranquil riverside…

    7.1 miles away
  10. The foundation stone of this church was laid by Bishop Dorrian in 1886.

    7.24 miles away
  11. Built 1954 to the designs of S. McIlveen of Ferguson and McIlveen, Belfast. This is a…

    7.24 miles away
  12. Located in the heart of Downpatrick, Down Arts Centre is the operational base for the…

    7.38 miles away
  13. Situated on the shores of Strangford Lough in an area of outstanding natural…

    7.4 miles away
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Map & Directions

Road Directions

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

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