Conlig Lead Mines

Spend the day exploring

Fantastic country park, the bikes have made lots of new paths to explore. So much history, geology and nature in one spot. Head right up to the 'big rock' for panoramic views over Strangford lough a...

Ruined by scramblers

Wonderful area ruined by off-road scramblers making the place dangerous and not suitable for walking. Do not bring your dog or children as both could be easily hurt when a motorbike speeds around the ...

Cycle

Excellent place to ride your bike as it links Newtownards to helans tower and on to the Ulster way

Daily walk

It was nice to rediscover the Whitespots leisure area at a time of lockdown, where we can take only one walk a day while keeping well away from everyone else. The views over the town are lovely and r...

A walk like no other

I take the kids for a walk here regularly. It's one of the few places they never tire of. There's so much variety. Rocky Crags and old towers forests and views to Scotland, Mournes and Belfast, big op...