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Castle Ward Shore Car Park – Castle Ward loop from Strangford

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Castle Ward Shore Car Park – Castle Ward loop from Strangford

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Castle Ward Shore Car Park – Castle Ward loop from Strangford

01:04

10.1km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.45 km for 1.32 km

Customers only

After 2.97 km for 349 m

Customers only

After 3.75 km for 1.09 km

Customers only

After 5.71 km for 151 m

Customers only

After 5.99 km for 2.67 km

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.78 km

Castle Ward Shore Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Shore car park for trails
google (Street View, 2022-10-08):
google.com/maps/@54.3713306,-5.5778595,3a,90y,117.72h,84.92t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s7dSc5aXTJSXk5hacxvJvHg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

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2.96 km

Castle Ward Tower (Winterfell Filming Location)

Highlight • Castle

Best known for its place as "Winterfell" in Game of Thrones, Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property in Strangford. With two unique styles of classical and gothic, the …

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3.17 km

Old Building at Strangford Lough

Highlight • Structure

When you cycle along the banks of this natural harbour, you immediately feel the special atmosphere of this place, which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The …

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3.89 km

Audley's Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wikipedia (Audley's Castle, 2022-10-08):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audley%27s_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audley%E2%80%99s_Castle

Official tourism website for Northern Ireland (Audley's Castle, 2022-10-08):
discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/audleys-castle-p707501

Official tourism website for Northern Ireland (Visit Game of Thrones - Filming Locations, 2022-10-08): …

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4.33 km

Forest Path Along Strangford Lough

Highlight • Trail

Nice forest with great views of Strangford Lough. Easy signposted walks.

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4.51 km

Audleystown Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

In a fairly secluded location, Audleystown Wood is a pleasant, forested area with contrasting views of water and land, ideal for a picnic stop during your ride.

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4.82 km

Audley's Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle is named after its late 16th-century owners, the Audleys, an Anglo-Norman family who owned land in the area in the 13th century. It was sold, along with the …

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6.43 km

Castle Ward

Highlight • Historical Site

Coffee Shop, Trail Walks with scenic views of Strangford Lough, a Castle from the hit tv series Game of Thrones etc, well worth a visit.

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

2.95 km

2.12 km

654 m

270 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

2.96 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

10°C

81 %

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Castle Ward Shore Car Park – Castle Ward loop from Strangford

Castle Ward Shore Car Park

Castle Ward Tower (Winterfell Filming Location)

Old Building at Strangford Lough

Audley's Castle

Forest Path Along Strangford Lough

Audleystown Wood

Audley's Castle

Castle Ward

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