Castle Ward Walk
The Castle Ward estate covers 332 hectares (820 acres) with an 18th-century mansion, landscaped gardens and miles of great cycling and walking trails. The estate overlooks the beautiful Strangford Lough and includes the brilliant Lough Trail walking and cycle route. The National Trust have devised six great trails which expose you to the wonderful scenery around the estate. Features include the woodland trails in Castle Ward Forest, a waterside path along Temple Water and the lovely Walled Garden.
You can virtually explore the Castle Ward estate using the google street view link below!
To extend your cycling you can pick up the Strangford Lough circuit which takes you around the magnificent body of water.
Postcode
BT30 7LS - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Castle Ward Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Castle Ward Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Explore the Area with Google Street View 
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Ards Peninsula Walk can be picked up in the nearby village of Kearney. The picturesque fishing village is owned by the National Trust and includes several pretty dwellings and well laid out walking trails.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Castle Ward has been the home of the Ward family since ca. 1570. South-west facade shown here.
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Strangford Lough and Pier at Castle Ward, Strangford, County Down.
View south along the Hoof Trail at Castleward
Parkland immediately west of Castleward House