Love spending time here. There is a park bench to the far east corner, and to the left of that hosts one of the best views of the Lough. When tides out you can see traces of the old Salmon fisheries. Its so quiet, and there is a picnic area just to the side of the visitors centre. The site also boasts fragments of an early Sun Dial that have been placed by the entrance to the Church.

Derek

July 1, 2018

Cycling

Nendrum (the best example of a pre-Norman monastic site in Northern Ireland) dates back to the 5th Century and also has links to St Patrick.

The monastery consists of three round dry-stone walled enclosures, one within the other. There is an industrial works in the outer enclosure and a church ruin in the central enclosure as well as a round tower and graveyard. The middle enclosure has the remains of huts and workshops.

sm milligan

August 29, 2023

Cycling

This is the best example in Northern Ireland of a pre Norman ecclesiastical enclosure with its buildings.

Nendrum is associated with St Mochaoi who died at the end of the …

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1. Comber to Mahee Island loop — Strangford & Lecale

24.2km

01:25

120m

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2. Nendrum Monastic site loop from Newtownards – Strangford Lough

47.7km

03:26

310m

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3. Whiterock Harbour – Nendrum Monastic Site Ruins loop from Newtownards

57.2km

03:26

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Nendrum Monastic Site Ruins

1. Comber to Mahee Island loop — Strangford & Lecale

2. Nendrum Monastic site loop from Newtownards – Strangford Lough

3. Whiterock Harbour – Nendrum Monastic Site Ruins loop from Newtownards

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