Heritage Trails

Our land is centuries deep and oh the stories it has to tell, some of which dates back to as early as 558AD.

Learn about our history and heritage through one of our tours. We have a number of organised walking tours throughout the year and tour guides can be booked privately for a more personal experience.

Or take one of our self guided tours and explore the region at your own pace, there are trails that cover the history of our towns and villages, Christian heritage, the Great Wars and more.

Our guides are passionate, they are knowledgeable and they will take you on a journey of your choosing covering topics from Christian heritage to connections with the Titanic, the arrival of the Ulster-Scots and more.

*Experiences and Guided Tours are available at selected times throughout the year. Keep an eye on the Experience Ards and North Down page for the annual programme.

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Columban Way Heritage Trail

Experience the area's rich and diverse history as you journey on the Columban Way Heritage Trail, a heritage trail between Comber and Bangor covering 20 miles (32 km).
The Great Wars Trail

Across Ards and North Down Borough there are many historic sites from WW1 and WW2. In the global world wars, Ards and North Down played no small part, from preparations for the D-Day landing and POW camps to Air Force airstrips.
The Ards and North Down Christian Heritage Trail

The Ards and North Down Christian Heritage Trail incorporates a number of key sites across the Borough that played an important role in the spread of Christianity not only locally and in Ireland but throughout Europe too.