The Top 5 Lakes around Ards
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ards? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Ards’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 17, 2025
Whiterock Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
It's home to two yacht clubs: Strangford Lough Yacht Club and 1.5 kilometres (0.95 mi) to the north, Down Cruising Club. Between the two yacht clubs is Sketrick Castle, a …
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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Highlight • Natural
WWT Castle Espie is home to the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Ireland. Wide open spaces, and wetlands full of the sights and sounds of nature.
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View of Scrabo Tower from Ballydrain Road
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Picturesque rolling trail through Barley fields, and vistas of the beautiful Strangford Lough always present. Hosts great views of Scrabo Tower in the distance, and if you catch this trail …
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Ballydorn Bay & Lightship LV Petrel
Highlight • Monument
If you get caught in a rain shower, there is decent shelter to be had, just opposite the moorings around the same position as this Highlight. The view will keep you settled.
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Kiltonga Nature Reserve Lake
Highlight • Lake
A pathway along the lake allows for closer inspection of the birds. For example, swans, mallards, little grebe, moorhens, and coots are usually present.
There is an observation area to …
There is an observation area to …
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