Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Ireland |
Next Big City |
Belfast |
Next Town |
Greyabbey |
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Type: |
Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Stakes |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
Avoid kiting near nesting or resting birds such as in the Mid Island and South Island areas. Wooden posts are part of an ancient fish trap system and must not be damaged.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand, Pebbles, Rocks, Stones |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Launch is from either of the two car parking spots beside the Portaferry road.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal, Thick |
Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Wind
Best Months: |
April, May, June, July, August |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SSE, S, SSW, SW |
Main Direction: |
WSW |
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Access from car park on the Portaferry Road. Be considerate to locals when parking. Do not block or restrict access.
Extra information
Marine Conservation Zone. A large proportion of the world's Light Bellied Geese arrive in the area from the start of September, peaking in October and gradually reducing, mostly in November and December, but there may be some until the end of March.
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