

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 |



| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Tourist Information Centre | +44(0)28 9127 0069 | tic@northdown.gov.uk |
| Portaferry Tourist Information Centre (seasonal) | +44(0)28 4272 9882 | tourism.portaferry@ards-council.gov.uk |
| Downpatrick Tourist Information Centre | +44(0)28 4461 2233 | Downpatrick.tic@downdc.gov.uk |
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Emergency Services | 112 or 999 (free) |
| Non emergency Police number | 0845 600 8000 (local rate) |
| National Health Service - NHS Direct UK Helpline for Healthcare | 4554 |
| Website | URL |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland Environment Agency - protect, conserve and promote the natural environment and built heritage | www.ni-environment.gov.uk |
| Northern Ireland Tourist Board | www.discovernorthernireland.com |
| Translink - Northern Ireland's integrated bus and rail public transport company | www.translink.com |
| BBC Weather Forecast | news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast |
| North Down Tourism | www.northdowntourism.com/ |
| St Patrick’s Country | www.saintpatrickscountry.com |
| Armagh and Down Tourism | www.armaghanddown.com |
| Strangford Portaferry Ferry | www.roadsni.gov.uk/index/strangfordferry.htm |
| Strangford Lough Management Committee | www.strangfordlough.org |