Activities at Mount Stewart

White stag at Mount Stewart
Walking trail

Mount Stewart Winter Walk

Mount Stewart, County Down

Treat yourself to a gentle winter stroll around this beautiful lake and gardens, which reflect the seasonal changes brilliantly with their large variety of flora and fauna.

  • Easy
  • 45 mins
  • 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Two women walking along one of the demesne trails at Mount Stewart
Walking trail

Red Trail

Mount Stewart, County Down

Mount Stewart is typical early Irish demesne, with a wide range of open vista farmland, woodland, orchards, follies, alongside the house, and exotic garden. Since 1744, explore the demesne woodlands and farmland which have remained much within their original plantations and field systems.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour 15 mins
  • 1.5 miles (2.4km)
The lake at Mount Stewart, County Down
Walking trail

Lake walk

Mount Stewart, County Down

Feed the birds on the lake, then explore Tir N’an Òg and visit the white stag.

  • Easy
  • 45 mins
  • 0.6 miles (0.95km)
A red squirrel resting on the branch of a tree
Walking trail

Red Squirrel trail

Mount Stewart, County Down

How many of these little critters will you spot? A great walk for kids and adults alike.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)