Scrabo Country Park is centred at the top of Scrabo Hill and offers incredible views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. Scrabo Tower is one of Northern Ireland's best known landmarks and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) which owns and manages the park uses the top floor of the tower to host a short audio visual show about the history of the local area and its wildife.
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 colonising with thorns and scrub. In spring, the woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells. A walk through the hazel wood will reveal other wild flowers and a wide range of bird life can also be observed in the park.
Opening times : The park is open all year round at all times. Scrabo Tower open from Easter to end September. Closed on Fridays. Open Saturday to Thursday 10.30 to 18.00.
Admission Prices : Free.
Directions: Country Park signposted from Newtownards town centre.
