Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve
Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve
Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve
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R. Allen
Sligo, Ireland37 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The park is very badly sign posted coming from Downpatrick. You need to be coming from the opposite direction to see the sign! Judging by the cobwebs on the doors it isa long time since they were open. Not a single sign to say when/if the Centre would open again. So we asked someone else where was the walk and spent a while wandering along the path. Because of the trees and the dense undergrowth we could not see much of the 'pond'. A disappointing visit.
Written May 23, 2024
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dFitz89
Belfast, UK30 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
A very enjoyable long riverside walk along this former piece of Strangford Lough beginning at Quoile Bridge, then the Quay, Castle and Steamboat Quay. The views are amazing especially from the Steamboat Quay. Information boards and plaques are able to give all the information required.
Written October 28, 2013
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Douglas, UK228 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
Pleasant area for a stroll on an autumnal evening, very difficult to see the river for most of the walk. Nice to see families making the most of it
Written September 23, 2013
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irishgirl61
Belfast, UK474 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
Have been visiting lots recently for my daily exercise after work. Nice for an evening walk or run. Very pretty when the sun shines. Easy to get to from Downpatrick via foot. Not too busy with other visits.
Written June 6, 2020
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Ann C
130 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
A tranquil place to visit, with walks both long and short to suit everyone. At this time of year, - Autumn - the colours are spectacular. I only gave four stars simply because dogs have to be kept on a lead, which is a shame. There is lots of parking and it's free.
Written October 22, 2013
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John A
Belfast, UK1,616 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Stopped here for a picnic by the water and a short riverside walk. There is definitely more to investigate here during the coming summer. Lovely peaceful area and easily accessed.
Written March 18, 2021
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Me, Her & GS - Motorbike Travels
Belfast, UK797 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
Stunning waterway just before downpatrick perfect in the summer for a picnic with tables available to sit on and a great stop in the winter for a coffee if out on the bike.
Written January 14, 2017
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Blair1Down
Down49 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
I visit the Quoile regularly as it's a great place to walk the dog. You might manage to catch the swans in flight as they skim along the water but they aren't exactly on a schedule... Regardless it's a great walk. If it's been raining before you go then bring sensible footwear. If there's been several days of rain then you might find some of the pathways impassable but hey, that's the beauty of nature!
Written September 7, 2016
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Odyssey Walking Tours
Belfast, UK225 contributions
Jul 2012
An absolute gem. Lovely riverside walks abound. One of my favourite places in the province. Close to Belfast yet light-years away in tranquility.
Written October 6, 2012
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Mav_Span
12 contributions
There are great (linear) walks along the banks of the beautiful River Quoile. Some stretches of the path are blessed with significant amounts of dog excrement-beware. The biggest disappointment is the lack of cafe in the immediate environs.
Written February 5, 2012
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