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Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Strangford

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Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Strangford

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Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Strangford

01:47

6.45km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 39 m for 128 m

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After 223 m for 518 m

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After 1.97 km for 956 m

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After 3.03 km for 664 m

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After 4.41 km for 943 m

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After 5.49 km for 151 m

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After 5.82 km for 604 m

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195 m

Strangford Lough Shore Trail and Castle Trail

Highlight • Trail

260 m

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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772 m

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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4.47 km

View of Castle Ward Mansion

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point on the Boundary Trail, you'll be treated to wondrous views of the Castle Ward Mansion from the left.

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5.59 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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6.30 km

Courtyard Archway with Café, Shop, and Bookshop

Highlight • Structure

6.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

1.19 km

312 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

828 m

386 m

201 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 9 May

14°C

5°C

4 %

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Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Strangford

Strangford Lough Shore Trail and Castle Trail

Castle Ward

Castle Ward Shore Car Park

View of Castle Ward Mansion

Castle Ward Tower (Winterfell Filming Location)

Courtyard Archway with Café, Shop, and Bookshop

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