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Mount Stewart Lake Walk Walking

This document provides details about a circular walking trail around Mount Stewart lake in Northern Ireland. The 6 step walk takes approximately 45 minutes and goes around the 7 acre lake, passing areas like Tir N’an Òg burial ground and Rhododendron Hill, with options to explore side paths as well. Dogs are welcome on leads and some care may be needed due to slippery or gravel surfaces depending on weather.

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Mount Stewart Lake Walk Walking

This document provides details about a circular walking trail around Mount Stewart lake in Northern Ireland. The 6 step walk takes approximately 45 minutes and goes around the 7 acre lake, passing areas like Tir N’an Òg burial ground and Rhododendron Hill, with options to explore side paths as well. Dogs are welcome on leads and some care may be needed due to slippery or gravel surfaces depending on weather.

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NORTHERN IRELAND
Mount Stewart lake walk
Mount Stewart in County Down is one of the most unique and unusual gardens managed by the National Trust, enjoying the mild climate
of the Ards Peninsula. This circular walk takes in the majestic views around the lake.

Information Total steps: 6


Address: Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Start point: Reception area, Mount Stewart. Grid ref: NW671233
Newtownards, County Down BT22 2AD
1. From the reception area, walk along the wide, gravelled path to the north front of the
OS map: N/A mansion, then head left around the seven-acre lake. The banks are planted with
Activity: Walking primulas, irises and other water-loving plants, as well as gunneras, known for their large
Easy: Care will need to be taken in some parts. For leaves.
further details, please see Terrain section. 2. You'll pass the private burial ground known as Tir N’an Òg, which translates as Land of
Dog friendly: Dogs are welcome, but please keep them the Ever Young. On the slopes of the hill, there are paths and steps running through a
on a lead and be mindful of other visitors. variety of shrubs and plants that favour a hotter climate. Take the time to explore them
before returning to the original trail path.
Full trail: Miles: 0.6 (km: 0.96)
Access: Easy 3. At this point, you can either follow the lakeside grass path known as the Rock Walk, or
the gravel path alongside Jubilee Avenue.
Duration: 45 mins
4. No matter which of the two paths you chose to take in step 3, you'll end up at a little
Terrain stone bridge over a stream. Crossing this will bring you to the Ladies’ Walk.

5. To the left rises Rhododendron Hill – once you've explored it, return to the main trail
The route is mostly level, though there are some
route. Follow it past the lake, under the great cork oak and back to the front of the
gravelly surfaces. In bad weather, it may also become
mansion house.
quite slippery in places.
6. If you want to finish your walk off the beaten path, follow the Himalayan Walk to Clark's
Hill, where you can wander among some of the plants brought back by renowned
collectors Forrest, Rock and Kingdon-Ward.

End point: Reception area, Mount Stewart. Grid ref: NW671233

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