National Trust: Driving Routes in AND

There are a number of recommended driving routes that will take you on a discovery of Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula...

Western Shores of Strangford Lough

Killynether Wood (managed by NIEA), Reagh Island and Gibb’s Island. 
Total distance: 25 miles (39 km) one way. 

North Down Coast

Ballymacormick Point, McCutcheon’s Field and Orlock Point. 
Total distance: 4 miles (6 km) one way.

Ards Peninsula South

Kearney village and coastal path, Knockinelder, Ballyquintin/Bar Hall, Nugent’s Wood and Ballyhenry Island. 
Total distance: 12 miles (18 km) one way.

Ards Peninsula North

Ballyreagh car park, Mount Stewart including the Strangford Lough Lookout and red squirrel walk, Greyabbey car park, Glastry Clay Pits and Horse Island. 
Total distance: 18 miles (28 km) one way.