Northern Ireland..Places to stop, take in the views.

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Clare Glen, Co Armagh. Two carparks, one at each end of the Glen. Also a caravan & camp site here. The Cusher River runs through the glen. Toilet block at the larger carpark on the western side of the glen
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No shortage of Brown Trout in the river!
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Located on the. B3 Tandragee to Markethill Road, signposted on the left about 1 mile out of Tandragee. The annual Tandragee Road Race is held on roads close to this location.
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One I stopped at recently on the Portaferry Road, Newtowards, Co Down.

A lovely spot, great views over Strangford Lough.
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Nice area to stop a while - could maybe get away with an overnighter here
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Directions from Newtownards. Take the Portaferry Road and continue for about 4 miles. Located opposite the main entrance to Mount Stewert Estate
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Nendrum Monastery, Mahee Island, Strangford Lough, Co Down.

Stopped here recently, a lovely spot, well maintained with lots of the ancient structures still visible, believed to date back to he 5th century. Great views all round (needed to spot approaching Vikings back in the time i guess!) Picnic table on site
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Directions from Comber

Take the A22 (KillinchyRd) out of the town. Just beyond the 40mph limit, take a left unto the Ballydrain Rd. Continue for about 3 miles, then after passing The Old Schoolhouse Inn take a left unto the Ringneill Road, follow to the end, passing Mahee Castle
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And ending at a layby on the right at the site
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Lots of interesting roads in the area that take you along the western shores of Strangford Lough
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Divis Coffee Barn
11 Divis Rd
Hannahstown
Belfast
BT17 0NG

Visited here recently, on Divis Mountain, above Lisburn. Managed by the National Trust. Great all round views

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And the Ulster GP circut a mile away, you can do a lap after 8-)
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Good thread this, giving me a few ideas for my upcoming trip to Northern Ireland, 10 day trip taking in the Enniskillen road races while there then after that staying a week at cottage in Ardglass, will be taking Moorso's Valhalla book with me with not been far from Strangford Lough.
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Greetings,

I had family that lived in Whitehead, to where we used to go on holiday. There used to be a fresh sea water outdoor swimming pool, freezing even in the height of a hot summer. The path to Blackhead and the lighthouse fell into disrepair but I thought that it was to be repaired.

Whilst there I remember visiting the Loughareema vanishing lake just outside of Ballycastle.

If anybody is passing I would be grateful to see a modern photo.

TTFN

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Hugh wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:31 pm
If anybody is passing I would be grateful to see a modern photo.

TTFN

Hugh.
Of the pool,the path or the disappearing puddle?
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