Groomsport to Strangford
Link Section linking Quality Section - North Down Coastal Path to Quality Section – Lecale Way; following the eastern coast along the Ards Peninsula before cutting across to Portaferry on the shores of Strangford Lough. There is a regular ferry service between Portaferry and Strangford.
The route mainly follows the busy A2 coast road with intermittent sections on quite rural roads and coastal paths. There are some opportunities to walk along beaches.
There are transport links between these Quality Sections.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down | 30 miles (49 km) | Sheets 15 & 21 | Mainly tarmac roads and footpaths alongside roads. |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Groomsport | Strangford | Starts at J538833 Ends at J589497 | Not applicable |
Printable Maps
Printable maps for each of the Ulster Way sections are available in PDF format. Click on a map file name below to open it in Adobe Reader, (required - download it here) from where you can print it or download it to your computer or mobile device.
The purpose of these downloadable maps is to display the new Ulster Way route. It is advised to use these alongside the relevant OSNI sheet(s).
| Name | File Size | |
|---|---|---|
 | Groomsport to Strangford - All Maps.pdf | 8.56 MB |
| Groomsport to Strangford - Overview.pdf | 3.01 MB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 1.pdf | 609.89 KB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 2.pdf | 548.24 KB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 3.pdf | 727.08 KB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 4.pdf | 665.65 KB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 5.pdf | 594.14 KB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 6.pdf | 647.83 KB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 7.pdf | 877.49 KB |
| Groomsport to Strangford 8.pdf | 907.42 KB |
