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Explorer Tom Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church in Ballymacruise is playing hide-and-seek with me. It would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the roof. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Restored windmill: ballycopeland windmill (c.f. ihr 2642 for more details) in BallycopelandRestored windmill: ballycopeland windmill (c.f. ihr 2642 for more details) · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Restored windmill: Ballycopeland windmill is in state care because it needs a lot of attention and zero patience. Its favourite song is the sound of flour hitting the floor. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place, even if you can barely afford the petrol.
Explorer Tom The former railway bridge in Donaghadee was built for steam engines but now just watches cars go by with a smug grin. It definitely thinks it’s faster than a double-decker bus, even though nothing runs on it. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Modern Church on Site of Medieval Church: Donaghadee in DonaghadeeModern Church on Site of Medieval Church: Donaghadee · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Modern Church on Site of Medieval Church: Donaghadee in Donaghadee would get 'I tried my best' on its tombstone. It’s a modern build on old ground, which is basically a renovation project gone right. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Medieval Church and Graveyard; with 3 C13th Coffin Lids: Ballywalter Old Church; White Church in BallywalterMedieval Church and Graveyard · 3.8 miExplorer Tom White Church in Ballywalter has three thirteen-century coffin lids, which is basically a trio of historical drama queens. Bring a map, get lost anyway, because that’s where the real fun starts out there.
Lake Walk, Mount StewartWalking route · 4.6 mi
Red Trail, Mount StewartWalking route · 4.6 mi
Grey Abbey HouseCastle · 4.9 miMore things to do in County Down · All of County Down

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