This challenging walking trail around the boundary of Castle Ward starts at the shore and takes you through woodland and farmland. Along the way, you'll pass Audley's Castle, cross the Deer Park and take in views of the mansion.
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54.37, -5.59 · rel 19609050
54.37, -5.59 · rel 19609050
Boundary Trail, Castle Ward
13,6 km from Shore car park, Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down BT30 7LS;NW677031 to Shore car park, Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down BT30 7LS;NW677031 .
Shore car park, Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down BT30 7LS;NW677031
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Shore car park, Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down BT30 7LS;NW677031
linear
13,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× Attraction
1× ruins
Winterfell Castle Courtyard
Attraction ·
62 m off route
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0%
Standing Stone
ruins ·
258 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Walder Frey's Twins
Attraction ·
on the route
10,7 km
79%
Brienne & Jaime's Hanging Tree
Attraction ·
on the route
12,6 km
93%
Atlas of Westeros - Robb Stark's War Camp
Attraction ·
71 m off route
12,6 km
93%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Boundary Trail, Castle Ward is 13.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Boundary Trail, Castle Ward takes approximately 3h 23min to complete.
No, Boundary Trail, Castle Ward is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Shore car park, Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down BT30 7LS;NW677031 to Shore car park, Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down BT30 7LS;NW677031. Plan ahead for return transport.
Boundary Trail, Castle Ward starts at Shore car park, Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down BT30 7LS;NW677031.
Boundary Trail, Castle Ward is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Boundary Trail, Castle Ward is maintained and managed by National Trust.