Walks & Trails

Immerse yourself in Ards and North Down, a place steeped in history, the stories are here to unfold as you travel the region, embrace the folklore and indulge in our rich heritage.

Explore the region on one of our heritage trails or you could join one of our tour guides - ready to share their passions and knowledge of this fascinating place which waiting for you to discover.

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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 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.
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.

NI Food Tours

Tracey Jeffery of NI Food Tours will take you by coach along 115 miles of stunning coastline of Strangford Lough. You will visit award winning Producers, hear their stories, and sample many local food and drink products.
Plantsman's Garden Tours

'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the privately owned masterpieces of Co. Down and Northern Ireland together with those of the Republic of Ireland.
Sustainable Journeys Ireland

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach tour with local, specialist tour guide, Brigid Watson. You will journey to areas off the beaten track to places which most tourists never see and spend time in places where there are few people.