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Castle Ward Farm Trail

Northern Ireland

Family at the Shore
Enjoy Exploring the Farmyard Trail! | © James Dobson

Discover one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones on this trail passing the historic farmyard at Castle Ward. On the route look out for Audley's Castle and enjoy views over Strangford Lough, where you can spot plenty of wildlife.

Start point

Shore car park, OSNI grid ref: NW677031

Trail information

Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 2.5 (km: 4)
Duration1 hour
Dog friendly***
  1. *Wide and flat during the first 0.6 miles (1km). Steeper sections through woodland. For further details, please see Terrain section.

  2. **Gates and some steep slopes through the woodland. For further details, please see section marked Access.

  3. ***Dogs must be kept on leads. For further details, please see section marked Facilities. 

  • Total stages: 4

    Total stages: 4

    Start point

    Shore car park, OSNI grid ref: NW677031

    Stage 1

    Start in the shore car park.

    Stage 2

    Follow the line of the Shore trail that leads you around Audley's Castle.

    Stage 3

    On reaching the Audleystown Road, cross the road and head through mature woodlands. This is a slow zone area. It then leads out into farmland known as West Park, passing the back of the old walled garden.

    Stage 4

    The trail then leads along an old farm track, connecting with the last section which winds through thick laurel before returning to the shore car park.

    End point

    Shore car park, OSNI grid ref: NW677031

    Trail map

    Castle Ward farm trail map for walking and cycling in County Down, Northern Ireland
    Castle Ward farm trail map, County Down | © Crown Copyright (2013) Land and Property Services permit no. 100153

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Castle Ward 

Unique 18th-century mansion, famed for its mixture of architectural styles

Downpatrick, County Down

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Loughside walk at Castle Ward 

Explore the waterside, with a ruined castle, woodland, an ornamental lake, follies and wildlife to spot along the way, on this easy circular walk.

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Strangford Lough at Castle Ward, County Down

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Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BA

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