Viewpoint

Scrabo Tower

Newtownards, Northern Ireland

Victorian tower on Scrabo Hill with panoramic views over Strangford Lough.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

A 41m-high tower on a hill above Newtownards, built in 1857 as a memorial. Views across Strangford Lough, the Mournes and Scotland on a clear day.

Good to know

  • Wind-exposed
  • Walks through Scrabo Country Park
Best time
Clear day
Open
All year
Getting there
Hilltop car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs welcome

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