Start : Once in Downpatrick follow the road signs for the St Patrick’s Centre. There is a free car park and several pay car parks within 300 metres of the start point at the St Patrick’s Centre.
Terrain : Path, beach and quiet road
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Toilets, accommodation and refreshments are available all the way along the walk including the villages and towns of Downpatrick, Strangford, Ardgalss and Newcastle. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Downpatrick, Castle Ward, Strangford, Ardglass, Newcastle – Shop (wheelchair accessible) – Downpatrick, Strangford, Ardglass, Killough, Clough, Dundrum, Newcastle – Visitors Centre – Downpatrick, Newcastle – Disabled toilets – Downpatrick, Castle Ward, Strangford, Ardglass, Newcastle – Disabled parking – Downpatrick, Ardglass, Dundrum, Newcastle
Dog Policy : Dogs must be on leads at all times on the route.
Note : Please be aware that this walking route passes through areas of open land such as working farmland and tidal zones. Livestock may be present and ground conditions may be uneven or wet underfoot. Please refer to the ‘Walk Safely’ information that can be found at the link below.