Strangford Lough,
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Strangford Lough is a sea lough lying on the east coast of Northern
Ireland in County Down.
Forming the
largest inlet in the UK, the lough is almost land-locked, separated
from the Irish Sea by the Ards Peninsula to the east. As well
as being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the lough is a
conservation area, with a huge variety of marine animals and a
rich bird life. It is fringed by beautiful coves, inlets and drumlins,
attractive towns and villages, and dotted with masses of islands.
Fishing, yachting, diving and cruising are all popular activities.
Most of the
islands lie along the west shore. You can take a cruise from Sketrick
Island; and nearby Mahee Island is home to the Nendrum monastic
site. Further south is the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland
at Killyleagh. On the east shore is the Ards Peninsula, where
Grey Abbey and Mount Stewart Gardens are located. Further south,
with a beautiful waterfront and splendid sunsets, the atmospheric
small town of Portaferry lies on the east side of the entrance
to Strangford Lough. Ferries run across the Narrows to the pretty
village of Strangford on the opposite shore, which is near the
estate of Castle Ward.
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