The Secret Shore Natural Nature Trail

Enjoy the winding woodland paths along the shore of Strangford Lough, while the kids clamber over and under fallen trees to discover which animals call our woods their home.  See Castle Ward from a different view and grab an epic family photo on our selfie seat.

Set off from the Lough Shore car park and follow the trail to find lots of homes for lots of different animals and insects, as well as a host of fungi in the autumn months.

There's plenty of obstacles on route to clamber over and under (grown ups and little ones can keep to the path if they don't fancy the climb) and there's even a few places to stop and enjoy the views out over the lough - note the Rangers favourite seat!

Finish off the trail in the bird hide. Over the colder months, you'll spot our overwintering birds and Brent geese. Winter is an excellent time to watch wading birds such as oystercatcher, dunlin, curlew and knot in Castle Ward Bay.