Experience Strangford Lough & Lecale.
The Strangford Lough and Lecale AONB office is based in Downpatrick, covering the whole of the Strangford and Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in much of the Ards Peninsula, Strangford Lough and Lecale
Find out about what we doThings to do
Strangford and Lecale offers a variety of Things To Do for visitors to enjoy the countryside. Walkers and cyclists can follow a number of routes ranging in length and difficulty all of which give users the chance to explore the geology, archaeology, wildlife and legend of the area.
On Water
The Strangford Lough and Lecale AONB office is based in Downpatrick, covering the whole of the Strangford and Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in much of the Ards…
AONB Youth Ranger Programme
Educational and Field Trips
We offer educational programs to explore our unique geology, history and biodiversity. These are designed to engage young minds to consider our impact on the environment and how this has changed…
Latest News
AONB Amateur Photography Calendar Available Soon! and Competition relaunches for another year!
6th December 2023We are pleased to announce that our much sought after AONB Calendar for 2024 will soon be available throughout The Mournes, the Ring of Gullion and Strangford and Lecale. Watch…
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AONB and Geopark Forests for the Future Tree Giveaway
Read moreAONBs and Geopark’s Environment Boosted by £1.1 million Funding Investment
Read moreReview of the Navigational Aids on Strangford Lough
Read moreForest Expansion and Small Woodland Grants Available
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