Places to go
Ballyhenry Island – walking and diving
This small island is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Portaferry on the eastern shore of Strangford Lough. You can find it by following the Loughshore Road out of Portaferry…
Castle Hill, Ardkeen, North of the Dorn
Chapel Island South
There are two Chapel Islands within Strangford Lough, the southern island is beside Jackdaw Island and near Audley’s Castle it has a tidal pond.
Cunningburn
At the northern end of the Lough the water is relatively shallow and calm. Windsurfers enjoy the wide open space. Sailing and canoeing are among the other water sports on…
Delamont Country Park
Gibbs Island
Gibbs Island is located in the western side of Strangford Lough and can be accessed via the water (Quoile estuary) or by foot via a permanent pedestrain causeway, the island…
Horse Island
Horse Island can be found on the east of Strangford Lough approximately 1 mile south of Kircubbin it belongs to the National Trust who allow public access to this site….
Island Taggart
Island Taggart is one of the largest islands in Strangford Lough (92 acres) at one mile long and a quarter of a mile wide it is the property of the…
Kilclief
The shore here is characterised by rocky and sandy bays with views across the Narrows. The seaweed on the shore with its natural debris is home to all sorts of animals, beetles,…
Killard Point
Salt Island
Salt Island is located on Strangford Lough just south of Killyleagh and is owned by the National Trust. There is a Bothy on the island which provides basic accommodation, it…