Activities at Mount Stewart

A dog on a lead with its owner
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Dog walking, Walking

Dog walking at Mount Stewart

Mount Stewart, County Down

Mount Stewart has always been a place where dogs can enjoy themselves. Dogs lived here alongside the Londonderry family, and we want to continue the tradition of welcoming responsible dog owners to Mount Stewart.

Go on a geocaching treasure hunt at Mount Stewart
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Geocaching

Go geocaching at Mount Stewart

Mount Stewart, County Down

Discover over 40 hidden geocache treasures as you explore Mount Stewart demesne

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)
The lake at Mount Stewart
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Walking

Enjoy the lake

Mount Stewart, County Down

The seven acre lake looks stunning no matter what the season. Paths lined with Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Magnolias lead you around the banks of the lake which are planted with Primulas, Irises, and large-leafed Gunneras.

A swan and cygnets swimming in the lake
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Walking

Mount Stewart summer wildlife

Mount Stewart, County Down

The gardens, woodland and lake are flourishing with wildlife this summer. Look out for the swans and cygnets on the lake.

Bluebells in the woodland
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Walking

Mount Stewart spring wildlife

Mount Stewart, County Down

Spring is a unique time to be at Mount Stewart as the gardens and woodland come alive with new the arrival of new wildlife.

Children with wellies on sitting on a tree
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Dog walking, Running, Walking

Keep fit at Mount Stewart

Mount Stewart, County Down

Begin the New Year with your new fitness regime at Mount Stewart. We have beautiful walks for all ages and abilities to enjoy and afterwards you can enjoy that cappuccino in the tea room guilt free.

A red squirrel standing on a tree trunk with a nut in its mouth
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Walking

Winter wildlife

Mount Stewart, County Down

It may be a lot colder in winter but there's still plenty of wildlife to see including wintering redwing and flocks of finches.

A red squirrel peering out from behind a branch
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Walking

Autumn wildlife

Mount Stewart, County Down

Autumn is a unique time to be at Mount Stewart. It's not just the foliage changing, it's the wildlife too.