Local Area

The Old Mill is located 1.5 miles from Killinchy. Here you will find 2 local shops with fresh food and produce. There is also a cafe in the Spar serving coffee, snacks and cakes. Next door to the Spar is Balloo House, it is the only pub in Northern Ireland to be awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand. Also in Killinchy you have a beautiful gift shop called 'The Crafty Fox', they are an independent retailer who specialise in luxury gift ideas, homeware and fashion. 

Another 1.5 miles further on will bring you to Whiterock and Strangford Lough. If you are after a more adventurous break the Strangford Lough Activity Centre is a quirky, experiential adventure centre. They offer a range of outdoor activities throughout NI. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, SLAC specialise in both land and water sports on Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland. Join them on one of their Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Canoeing or Boat Tours. 

A small causeway will take you to Sketrick Island in Strangford Lough. Here you will find the ruins of Sketrick Castle and Daft Eddys. Daft Eddys is the most picturesque place to enjoy a meal, looking out onto the lough. There is also a coffee shop called Little Eddys. 

Many thanks to Brian Milligan and Robert Reynolds for their wonderful photographs of Whiterock and Sketrick Island.