Explore Ards Peninsula Beaches and Coastline
The Ards Peninsula often just referred to as "The Ards" is a peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland, that separates Strangford Lough from the North Channel of the Irish Sea on the north-east coast of Ireland and contains the most easterly point on the island of Ireland. The main towns on the peninsula are in the north Newtownards and Donaghadee whilst in the south you have Portaferry.
Ards Peninsula Down Coast Map
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Strangford Lough is the biggest sea lough or lake in the United Kingdom. It flows into the Irish Sea at Read more…
The Copeland Islands is a group of three islands consisting of Lighthouse, Mew and Copeland Island. The Copeland Islands Area Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
Ballyhalbert Beach is sandy in a small village with a harbour on the east (Irish Sea) coast of the Ards Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches Dog Friendly
Exploris Aquarium is located on the shores of the Marine Nature reserve of Strangford Lough. Read more…
Donaghadee is probably best known for its lighthouse and harbour, which has been a haven for ships since at least Read more…
Place Tags: Harbours Lighthouses Outdoors - Nature
The Spirit Merchant is a Wetherspoon pub in Newtownards, County Down. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft Read more…
Place Tags: Pubs
Cloughey has one of the best beaches in the Ards Peninsula boasting a wide sweep of sand with miles of sand Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
Portaferry lifeboat station was established in 1980 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open by appointment only. Read more…
Place Tags: Lifeboats
Millisle Beach is close to the seaside town of Millisle, making it convenient and a perfect spot with its wide, Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches Dog Friendly Seaside Awards
A light station was established on Lighthouse Island in the early 18th century and a lighthouse built in 1815. It Read more…
Place Tags: Lighthouses Outdoors - Nature
Mount Stewart House and Gardens is an 18th-century mansion house owned by the Londonderry family and situated just a little Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Scrabo Tower, built-in 1857 and dramatically perched above the market town, the tower was built as a memorial to the Read more…