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Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Strangford

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
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Strangford Lower

Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Strangford

Moderate

4.8

(5)

49

hikers

Castle Ward – Castle Ward Shore Car Park loop from Strangford

03:03

11.5km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.17 km for 242 m

Customers only

After 3.72 km for 407 m

Customers only

After 4.56 km for 1.04 km

Customers only

After 6.41 km for 752 m

Customers only

After 7.33 km for 2.75 km

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.77 km

Castle Ward Tower (Winterfell Filming Location)

Highlight • Castle

Best known for its place as "Winterfell" in Game of Thrones, Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property in Strangford. With two unique styles of classical and gothic, the …

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2

3.98 km

Old Building at Strangford Lough

Highlight • Structure

When you cycle along the banks of this natural harbour, you immediately feel the special atmosphere of this place, which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The …

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3

4.71 km

Audley's Castle

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Wikipedia (Audley's Castle, 2022-10-08):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audley%27s_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audley%E2%80%99s_Castle


Official tourism website for Northern Ireland (Audley's Castle, 2022-10-08):
discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/audleys-castle-p707501


Official tourism website for Northern Ireland (Visit Game of Thrones - Filming Locations, 2022-10-08): …

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4

5.14 km

Nice forest with great views of Strangford Lough. Easy signposted walks.

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6.72 km

Temple Water

Lake

6

7.70 km

7

7.72 km

Castle Ward

Highlight • Historical Site

Coffee Shop, Trail Walks with scenic views of Strangford Lough, a Castle from the hit tv series Game of Thrones etc, well worth a visit.

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8

7.83 km

Sunken Garden

Highlight • Structure

9

8.75 km

Castle Ward Shore Car Park

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B

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

2.86 km

1.77 km

814 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

1.58 km

1.54 km

862 m

478 m

< 100 m

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