Killynether Wood
| County | Distance | OS Map |
| Down | 1.5 miles | Sheet 21 |
| Nearest Town | Route Shape | RouteType |
| Newtownards | Circular | Woodland |
| Terrain | Grid Reference (Start) | Grid Reference (Finish) |
| Off road paths | J473719 | J473719 |
Steady climb on woodland paths to viewpoint before descent through woodland to finish. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this former estate woodland which is the result of planting in the mid nineteenth century. Viewpoint over Killynether and drumlin countryside beyond.
| Point of Interest | Bluebells, beech and hazel woodland, panaramic views |
| Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | Other Area |
| Route Description | From the car park in Killynether Wood, follow the path to the rear of the old Walled Garden into the woodland. The path ahead passes impressive beech trees on the right, through mixed woodland and then climbs through a hazel wood. From here, follow the path and descend through the beech wood to finish at the car park once more. |
| Getting to the Start | From Newtownards to Comber dual carriageway, follow road signs to Scrabo Country Park |
| Facilities | Car Park and toilets |
| Accessible Toilet Facilities | Yes |
| Accessible Terrain | Off road unsurfaced paths |
| Accessible Signage | No |
| Publication | EHS produced Scrabo Country Park leaflet. |
| Publication Availability | Scrabo Country Park. Tel. 028 9181 1491 |
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One feedback comment has been left by a reader about Killynether Wood:
I lived for 30 years in Dundonald, and walked regularly in Killynether. Loved every inch of it and so did my succession of dogs. There is a path that rises very steeply and the trees stand out against the sky - at the bottom of the path is a large anvil shaped stone, and in imagination I pictured C.S. Lewis finding his setting for Aslan's stone and the walking trees. Magic place, and the view from the top of Scrabo Tower on a good clear day is breath taking - can't you just see the Viking ships sailing down the lough!
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