Mount Stewart
Enjoy the woodland trails, lakeside paths and beautiful gardens surrounding this 19th-century house in County Down.
The footpaths are surfaced and well laid out so it is a nice easy walk for families or anyone looking for a peaceful afternoon stroll. There's 950 acres (380 ha) of National Trust managed estate to explore through farmland, woodland, orchards and a walled garden. The highlight is probably the lovely 7 acre lake which is surrounded by paths lined with Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Magnolias. There's also statues, follies and other interesting structures such as the Temple of the Winds. From this octagonal building there are great views towards Strangford Lough, the Mourne Mountains and Belfast Hills. The area is great for wildlife spotting too. Look out for buzzards, red squirrels and various butterflies around the meadows.
The Strangford Lough Cycle Route runs close to the estate so if you wanted to visit by bike you could follow the trail from Newtownards before turning right down Ballycastle Road toward the estate.
You can virtually explore the paths of the estate on the google street view link below!
Postcode
BT22 2AD - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Mount Stewart Open Street Map 
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Mount Stewart Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Explore the Area with Google Street View 
Pubs/Cafes
There's an on site National Trust tea room where you can enjoy refreshments after your exercise.
Dog Walking
The estate is a great place for dog walking so you'll probably bump into other owners on your visit. Please keep them on a short lead in the pleasure grounds, woodland walks, courtyard and shop. They are allowed off lead in the doggy exercise area.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Mount Stewart. Probably the finest garden in the whole of Ireland.
The Ark with dodos. One of the many humorous ornaments at Mount Stewart. The relate to an early-1900s London dining club called The Ark.
White Stag. The statue of a mythical white stag in the Mount Stewart estate apparently relates to Lady Londonderry’s interest in Celtic tales.
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In the grounds of Mount Stewart. Looking through the trees towards the lake.
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Looking though the gate at Tir Nan Nog burial ground
Mount Stewart near Greyabbey
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The south wall of the private burial ground is decorated with these large terracotta urns.
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The grounds west of Mount Stewart house. At this point the path leads very close to the Portaferry Road.