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 15th-century tower house on Sketrick Island, now in a state of ruin. To the south of Whiterock is Ballymorran Bay.

Derek

June 25, 2018

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Beautiful scenic spot on the shore of Strangford Lough, Yacht club, public toilets and Cafe/Restaurant/Bar all located within less than a mile

sm milligan

August 4, 2023

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In the Caravan / Car park just on the shoreline you will find Toilets, and if you fancy a bit of refreshment there is a Pub called Daft Eddy's on Sketrick Island, just to your left.

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Location: Killinakin, Ards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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