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03/08/2016
New Walking Trails Open On Shores Of Strangford Lough
New walking trails have officially opened on the shores of Strangford Lough in Co Down.
The National Trust bought land for £4 million as part of a restoration project at Mount Stewart.
Three miles of new walking trails have now opened for visitors to explore 'archaeological wonders'.
Jon Kerr, National Trust manager in East Down, said: "Mount Stewart has always been a gem but this newly accessible land really completes the sense of the demesne being a uniquely preserved, historic Irish demesne. The history of Mount Stewart is absolutely fascinating – the family and their guests were players on the international political stage right up until recent times.
"Opening up the demesne allows visitors to really immerse themselves in that history and explore parts of the estate that no-one, outside of the Stewart family and their tenants, has previously seen. We would like to thank Ulster Garden Villages for their financial help in developing these trails."
Dr Tony Hopkins, Chairman Ulster Garden Villages said: "We are delighted with the completion of these walking trails which really open up the beautiful countryside at Mount Stewart. The demesne is right in the heart of East Down and is comprised of rolling drumlins, with stunning – and sometimes sudden and unexpected – views over Strangford Lough and right the way down to the Mournes. It really is a precious landscape, and a historic one: we are very proud to have played a part in opening up access to National Trust members, supporters and visitors."
(CD)
The National Trust bought land for £4 million as part of a restoration project at Mount Stewart.
Three miles of new walking trails have now opened for visitors to explore 'archaeological wonders'.
Jon Kerr, National Trust manager in East Down, said: "Mount Stewart has always been a gem but this newly accessible land really completes the sense of the demesne being a uniquely preserved, historic Irish demesne. The history of Mount Stewart is absolutely fascinating – the family and their guests were players on the international political stage right up until recent times.
"Opening up the demesne allows visitors to really immerse themselves in that history and explore parts of the estate that no-one, outside of the Stewart family and their tenants, has previously seen. We would like to thank Ulster Garden Villages for their financial help in developing these trails."
Dr Tony Hopkins, Chairman Ulster Garden Villages said: "We are delighted with the completion of these walking trails which really open up the beautiful countryside at Mount Stewart. The demesne is right in the heart of East Down and is comprised of rolling drumlins, with stunning – and sometimes sudden and unexpected – views over Strangford Lough and right the way down to the Mournes. It really is a precious landscape, and a historic one: we are very proud to have played a part in opening up access to National Trust members, supporters and visitors."
(CD)
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