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Northern Ireland

Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Portaferry

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Portaferry

Moderate

5.0

(2)

18

hikers

Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Portaferry

02:17

8.57km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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After 262 m for 1.04 km

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After 1.74 km for 1.73 km

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After 4.21 km for 686 m

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After 5.00 km for 956 m

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After 7.34 km for 658 m

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Waypoints

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1

722 m

Forest Path Along Strangford Lough

Highlight • Trail

Nice forest with great views of Strangford Lough. Easy signposted walks.

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2

1.16 km

Audley's Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wikipedia (Audley's Castle, 2022-10-08):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audley%27s_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audley%E2%80%99s_Castle

Official tourism website for Northern Ireland (Audley's Castle, 2022-10-08):
discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/audleys-castle-p707501

Official tourism website for Northern Ireland (Visit Game of Thrones - Filming Locations, 2022-10-08): …

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3

1.88 km

Old Building at Strangford Lough

Highlight • Structure

When you cycle along the banks of this natural harbour, you immediately feel the special atmosphere of this place, which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The …

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4

2.01 km

Family Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

5

2.09 km

Castle Ward Tower (Winterfell Filming Location)

Highlight • Castle

Best known for its place as "Winterfell" in Game of Thrones, Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property in Strangford. With two unique styles of classical and gothic, the …

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6

2.83 km

Courtyard Archway with Café, Shop, and Bookshop

Highlight • Structure

7

2.85 km

Castle Ward

Highlight • Historical Site

Coffee Shop, Trail Walks with scenic views of Strangford Lough, a Castle from the hit tv series Game of Thrones etc, well worth a visit.

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8

7.15 km

Castle Ward Shore Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Shore car park for trails
google (Street View, 2022-10-08):
google.com/maps/@54.3713306,-5.5778595,3a,90y,117.72h,84.92t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s7dSc5aXTJSXk5hacxvJvHg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

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8.57 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

1.40 km

154 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

718 m

223 m

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< 100 m

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