Section 2 of 6, Lecale Way
Strangford to Kilclief
5 miles (8.1 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 83 m of climbing and 81 m of descent; highest point 27 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Strangford.
- Bus stops
- Strangford Square, 50 m from the start. DirectionsSt Joseph's Primary School, 160 m from the start. DirectionsBlack Causeway Road, 930 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 60 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 70 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Kilclief.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Ballyculter, 3 km away (Directions).
Planning the Lecale Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 70%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (20%) isn't recorded.
About 65% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Café
- The Coffee Port, Strangford: at the start.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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