National Trust: Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula

The National Trust in Northern Ireland play a huge role in the conservation of designated locations scattered throughout Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula; an area they describe as, "A unique and wonderful place for wildlife and people".

Learn about these locations and how the National Trust care for them, and follow their guidance on exploring and discovering these spots, vital to our local wildlife and pleasing to the eye, safely and respectfully whilst making the most of your visit to each location, with tips on what to look out for along the way.

Find out more about stunning Strangford Lough and the areas surrounding it and the Ards Peninsula which borders the Irish Sea.

The information gathered is based on the National Trust booklet, Discover Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula.

Visit the National Trust Northern Ireland website.

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National Trust: Driving Routes in AND

These routes take you on a discovery of designated areas under the care of the National Trust in Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula, through the North Down coast, the north of the Ards Peninsula, the south and the west.
National Trust: Caring for Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula

Insight into how the National Trust care for designated areas on the shores of Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula, and how you can enjoy them!