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Strangford Lough Lookout

Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD
Photo of four seals gathered on the seaweed and moss covered sea rocks

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The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford Lough area. Telescopes and remotely controlled cameras allow close up views of basking seals and breeding seabird colonies. This Lookout is in the main carpark at Mountstewart but is currently closed.

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  • On site parking

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  • Free (parking charges may apply)

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Mount Stewart HouseMount Stewart, NewtownardsMount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal Gardens are ranked as one of the top ten in the world and the within the house there are collections of national and international significance.

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Directions from Town:Signposted on the main Newtownards to Portaferry road

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