Strangford Lough, Strangford
Entry: Free for Everyone
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
Strangford Lough is a unique and wonderful place of immense international importance for nature conservation. It is the largest sea lough in the British Isles, covering an area from Angus Rock at its mouth on the Irish Sea, to the vast sand-flats at its northern end 20 miles (33 kilometres) away. It is one of only three designated Marine Nature Reserves in the United Kingdom.
The wealth of wildlife, unrivalled in Europe, is complex, delicately balanced, dependent on tides, and the variety of habitats found between seabed and shoreline, and of course, how we as humans interact with this precious resource.
Dog Friendly:
The National Trust encourages visitors to walk in its farmland sites, however we would ask you to respect livestock and keep your dogs under close control.
Entry Charge:
Free for everyone.
See website for full details.
Parking:
There are a number of lay-bys and car parks around the lough.
Facilities:
Public toilets available.
Notes:
A number of car parks around the lough. Mount Stewart and Castle Ward have disabled facilities.
Ballyquintin farm has a path suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs from the car park to the viewpoint only. Kearney is wheelchair accessible for the first mile along a rough grass track, but crosses shingle beach after this point.
Contact:
Strangford, County Down
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 02842787769
