Carrowdore Castle Gate

Carrowdore Castle Gate

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Carrowdore Castle Gate

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Location: Ballyrawer, Ards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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September 24, 2025

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Carrowdore Castle Gate is one of the original 19th-century entrance lodges to the Carrowdore Castle estate in County Down. Built in a Gothic style, it features a castellated parapet and turret-like details that echo the look of the main house. Today it stands as one of the most distinctive remnants of the castle complex, marking the historic gateway to the estate.

sm milligan

August 23, 2023

Cycling

Just down the road is the old 'Carrowdore 100' motor bike circuit.

Now very popular with cyclists, the route plays host to the Carrowdore road bike race. 5.3 odd miles circuit that starts on Main Street - near the petrol station in the centre of Carrowdore.

( I will put a map of it up soon )

sm milligan

August 29, 2023

Cycling

The house was built in 1818, set in parkland with shelter from woodland trees. There are fine exotic trees and cultivated ornamental gardens sloping gently to a lake. The interior …

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