Ulster Way

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.

CountyDistanceOS MapTerrain
Down30 miles (49 km)Sheets 15 & 21Mainly tarmac roads and footpaths alongside roads.
Start Town / VillageFinish Town / VillageGrid ReferencesPoints of Interest
GroomsportStrangfordStarts at J538833
Ends at J589497
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Useful Contacts

NamePhoneEmail
Bangor Tourist Information Centre+44(0)28 9127 0069tic@northdown.gov.uk
Portaferry Tourist Information Centre (seasonal)+44(0)28 4272 9882tourism.portaferry@ards-council.gov.uk
Downpatrick Tourist Information Centre+44(0)28 4461 2233Downpatrick.tic@downdc.gov.uk

Emergency Numbers

NamePhone
Emergency Services112 or 999 (free)
Non emergency Police number0845 600 8000 (local rate)
National Health Service - NHS Direct UK Helpline for Healthcare4554

Links to Local Websites

WebsiteURL
Northern Ireland Environment Agency - protect, conserve and promote the natural environment and built heritagewww.ni-environment.gov.uk
Northern Ireland Tourist Boardwww.discovernorthernireland.com
Translink - Northern Ireland's integrated bus and rail public transport companywww.translink.com
BBC Weather Forecastnews.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast
North Down Tourismwww.northdowntourism.com/
St Patrick’s Countrywww.saintpatrickscountry.com
Armagh and Down Tourismwww.armaghanddown.com
Strangford Portaferry Ferrywww.roadsni.gov.uk/index/strangfordferry.htm
Strangford Lough Management Committeewww.strangfordlough.org