 | | | | | Strangford
Loch - Visitor Guide | | Address: | 78
Ballydrain Road, Comber, Northern Ireland. | | Postcode:
| BT23 6EA | | Telephone: | 028
9187 4146 - Castle Espie | | e-mail: | uslwcw@smtp.ntrust.org.uk
- National Trust | | Fax: | 028
9187 3857 - Castle Espie | | Key
attractions: | Walking, bird watching,
marine life. The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust at Castle Espie is situated on the
shores of Strangford Lough - bird hides, wildlife walks and collections. | | Essential
kit: | Water-proof clothing, binoculars. 'Out and
About Around Strangford Lough' with route maps describes the best places to experience
the Lough's shores and see its wildlife. | | Nature
watching: | Best season: June is best for flowers,
October is better for Brent Geese watching. Killard Point - July and August are
best for butterflies. | | Access: | Varies
depending on location - check before travelling. | | Getting
there: | Located 13 miles from Belfast in Northern
Ireland. To reach Castle Espie by car, take the A22 from Belfast to Comber. Killard
Point is situated to the south of Strangford Lough north of Ballyhornan. | | Opening
times: | All year round. Castle Espie
centre is open Summer Monday to Saturday 10.30pm - 5.00pm, Sunday 11.30am - 5.30pm
(1st March to 31st October). Winter opening is Monday to Friday 11.30am - 4.00pm,
Saturday 11.00am - 4.30pm and Sunday 11.00am - 4.30pm (1st November to 28th February). | | Charges: | Free
access to main Lough. |
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