Takes in woodland and shelterbelt within the demesne, including the ruins of the folly.
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54.55, -5.59 · rel 9919818
54.55, -5.59 · rel 9919818
Blue Trail, Mount Stewart
A 4,5 km loop walk in Ards.
Loop walk
start = finish · Ards
4,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · Landmarks
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Halfway
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Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Blue Trail, Mount Stewart is 4.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Blue Trail, Mount Stewart takes approximately 1h 8min to complete.
Yes, Blue Trail, Mount Stewart is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Blue Trail, Mount Stewart starts at Visitor Reception, Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down BT22 2AD;J556694.
Blue Trail, Mount Stewart is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Blue Trail, Mount Stewart is maintained and managed by National Trust.