Scrabo Tower & Country Park
Scrabo Country Park is centred at the top of Scrabo Hill near Newtownards and offers incredible views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. The paths through the fine beech woodlands at Killynether Wood and around the disused quarries provide ample opportunities for quiet countryside enjoyment. The quarries are surrounded by disturbed ground which nature is colonizing with thorns and scrub.
A walk through the hazel wood will reveal other wild flowers and a wide range of bird life can be observed in the park.
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Scrabo Country Park
203A Scrabo Road
Newtownards
BT23 4SJ
Tel: (028) 9181 1491
Fax: (028) 9182 0695.
Park opening times:
The Park is open access.
Tower opening times:
Easter, April, May, June and September: 1p.m. to 5 p.m. daily
July and August: 10a.m. - 5p.m. daily
October to Easter: 12p.m. to 4p.m., Sundays only
Disabled access:
Extremely limited within the country park and Scrabo Tower.
Please call (028) 9181 1491 for further information.
Remember, admission is free.
The country park currently uses the tower as its centre and this hosts:
- An introductory display to the hill and tower
- A 10 minute audio visual show telling the story of the hill
- Toilets situated at the main car park
Walking, woodland and wildlife can be enjoyed at Scrabo Country Park with plenty of variety for pupils. The park has superb views over the Ards and Belfast area, a rugged and rocky quarry, and mature mixed deciduous woodland and of course the tower itself.
- Scrabo Tower
- A large area of mature deciduous woodland
Resources suitable for use at this site
| The Story of a Hill | Learn about the geological and human history of Scrabo Hill. | 22/08/2010 |
| Focus on Bats | An illustrated talk on our native bats will be held in Scrabo Tower | 08/09/2010 |
| Mother Nature's Larder | Join a wild food expert as we explore the area to see what free food is on offer. | 24/10/2010 |
Visitors to the Country Park should remember the park code:
- Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work
- Take all litter home or use the bins provided
- Ensure all dogs are kept under control and not allowed to foul paths and mown grass
See NIEA policy in relation to dogs at NIEA managed properties and sites (.PDF 76Kb)
- Guard against all risk of fire
- Protect wildlife, plants and trees
- Make no unnecessary noise
- Cycling, mountain biking or the exercising of horses is not permitted in the park
- The park contains some natural hazards - supervise children especially near water and sheer drops
- Camping is not permitted.
