Island Hill (Rough Island), County Down

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Island Hill (Rough Island)

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Island Hill (Rough Island)

Accessible at low-tide, this walk around Rough Island provides magnificent views of Strangford Lough and is an excellent view point for bird watching.

Follow the path from the car park, along the concrete causeway (only accessible at low tide) and around Rough Island, before returning over the causeway. Explore the island itself!

54.54625,-5.689401

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54.54625,-5.689401

54.54625,-5.689401

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