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Ballyhornan to St Patrick's Well via Lecale Way — Strangford & Lecale

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Ballyhornan

Ballyhornan to St Patrick's Well via Lecale Way — Strangford & Lecale

Moderate

4.5

(2)

20

hikers

Ballyhornan to St Patrick's Well via Lecale Way — Strangford & Lecale

02:27

9.58km

40m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike along the Ballyhornan to St Patrick's Well section of the Lecale Way, covering 6.0 miles (9.6 km) with an elevation gain of 126 feet (38 metres), typically taking 2 hours and 27 minutes. This coastal path offers dramatic natural scenery, moving high along cliffs with…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

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1

1.93 km

Portnacoo Cove

Highlight • Natural

Portnacoo is a small cove with a raised beach found along the Ballyhornan to Sheeplands path in Northern Ireland. It's a lovely spot to stop and have some lunch, or you could even brave a swim.

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2

4.68 km

St Patrick's Well

Highlight • Religious Site

St Patrick's Well stands on a seashore near the townlands of Ardtole and Sheepland East on the Northern Ireland coast.

The well is said to have healing properties and has been an ancient site of pilgrimage for many years.

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9.58 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

1.14 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.21 km

1.62 km

616 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

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8°C

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