Viewpoints and information in County Down, A to Z
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Strangford Holiday Park Picnic Area Picnic place Explorer Tom Strangford Holiday Park Picnic Area has a quiet rivalry with the GAA ground next door, mostly over who gets to claim…
The Annesley Walled Garden Visitor information Explorer Tom The Annesley Walled Garden thinks it’s the only way through, but everyone knows the shortcut is just walking around the…
The Belfast Buoys Visitor information Explorer Tom The Belfast Buoys have a secret talent for looking incredibly smug while bobbing around in the water, acting like…
The Brontë Centre Visitor information Explorer Tom The Brontë Centre is basically designed by a mother-in-law who wanted everyone to feel slightly uncomfortable while…
The Drinns Viewpoint Explorer Tom The Drinns in County Down is basically a viewpoint that peaked at being a viewpoint. I reckon David Attenborough once…
The Grange Visitor information Explorer Tom The Grange in County Down is an estate cottage that became a cafe, which is basically a Viking navigation error. I bet…
The Lower Square Visitor information Explorer Tom The Lower Square in County Down is visitor info that sits lower than its name suggests, which is a bit cheeky. If it…
The Mound of Down Visitor information Explorer Tom The Mound of Down is basically a giant dirt pile that thinks it’s fancy enough to host seagulls, who are probably…
The Newry Navvy Visitor information Explorer Tom The Newry Navvy is standing there looking so serious I'm pretty sure he's judging your walking pace from the start.…
The Peace Maze Visitor information Explorer Tom The Peace Maze would have made Saint Patrick laugh so hard he forgot how to banish all the snakes from Ireland. It’s…
The Round Tower Visitor information Explorer Tom The Round Tower is still confused about why the Vikings couldn't find it, even though it's been standing there…
The Square Car Park Visitor information Explorer Tom The Square Car Park is currently being held hostage by one very opinionated pigeon who refuses to budge for anyone, no…
Twelve Arches - In Slieve Donard's Gaze Visitor information Explorer Tom Twelve Arches - In Slieve Donard's Gaze would bring a very loud accordion and a bottle of whiskey to any party, then…
Twelve Arches Recreation Area Picnic place Explorer Tom Twelve Arches Recreation Area claims to hold a fake world record for the fastest sandwich eating contest, which I’m…
Water Safety Information - Killough Harbour Visitor information Explorer Tom Water Safety Information - Killough Harbour is currently hosting a very one-sided argument with the whole parish about…
Water Safety Information - Killough Harbour (Castle) Visitor information Explorer Tom Water Safety Information - Killough Harbour (Castle) is secretly prouder than you know about a single, very stubborn…
Water Safety Information - Rope Walk Killough Visitor information Explorer Tom Water Safety Information - Rope Walk Killough was saved by a local hero nobody remembers because he only asked for a…
Water Safety Information - Rope Walk Killough Visitor information Explorer Tom Water Safety Information - Rope Walk Killough would tell any interviewer it has excellent references and a solid work…
White Fort Viewpoint Explorer Tom White Fort describes itself to strangers as 'a bit of a mess, but with excellent views'. It’s an Iron Age ruin that’s…
Whitewater Picnic Area & Disabled Fishing site Picnic place Explorer Tom Whitewater Picnic Area & Disabled Fishing site is basically the green room for lorry drivers who need a breather from…
Windmill Street Car Park Visitor information Explorer Tom Windmill Street Car Park is next door to a Presbyterian church, so the parking fines are likely delivered with…
Window on Wildlife Visitor information Explorer Tom Window on Wildlife is next to an airport road, so the wildlife has to shout to be heard over the planes. In a zombie…
Yellow Water picnic site Picnic place Explorer Tom Yellow Water picnic site sits right off the Ulster Way, so expect hikers complaining about their blisters while eating…
Pictures: Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0; Albert Bridge, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0; Norman Ekin, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0; N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0