Scrabo tower one of the best land marks,it can be seen for Mille ,the tower when built in1857 was. Home to the McKay family who to the best of my knowledge there was seven ,all grew up in the tower ,Mr McKay was the Forman in the quarry which all of the stone was cut for a lot of the great buildings in Northern Ireland and some stone was shipped to the USA ,.its a great place to see as far as isle of man and Scotland ,in the past year the tower was closed to the public ,due to it taken in water trust this can be addressed so the public can once again enjoy the breath taken views from the top gallery the walk around the old quarry is very relaxing not excessable for any one on wheel chair or having mobiles problems well worh the walk up from the car park
Scrabo Tower is the first thing you see driving in to Ards siting on top of a hill it can be seen from most parts of Newtownards you can drive to a car park just below the tower but you would anyone with walking difficulty could not make it right up to the tower when you get to the top you have fantastic views over Newtownards and other towns but the view looking down Strangford lough is breath-taking .You should check the opening hours but I think it is open most days
On a clear day the whole of the Ards peninsula and most of Co Down can be seen from the tower. You can drive almost to the base and when it is open can climb the stairs to the top. Don't know if it is open all the time but well worth a visit even if the tower is closed as the view is spectacular.
Scrabo Tower which is situated in Scrabo Country Park ,Newtownards Co.Down is a familiar sight for those who live in the Co Down part of N.Ireland.from the shores of Strangford Lough to the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle you can even see the west coast of Scotland on a good day the views are truly captivating, one slight downside though is the climb from the car park to the top of the tower there are plenty of resting on the way up to the tower and if you feel really energetic there are 122 steps on the circular staircase to the top of the tower,with 2 floors of exhibition explaining the towers history. Take a picnic and enjoy the scenery at your leisure. WOW!Unlike a lot of beauty spots,admission is free of charge. Further details can be obtained from the NI Tourist board. Regent Street Newtownards beside the Bus Station
From the customary, there is a nice walk to the top at a slight steep gradient. The view on a clear day is fantastic. You have to check with the borough council when you can gain access to the actual tower.
Not a bad hill climb to the top with a great view. Pretty short walk but on a nice day it cannot be beat for anywhere close.
We live in ards and love doing our traditional Scrabo walk on Sundays. The views are second to none. Beautiful.
Have been several times. There isn't a huge amount to see at the tower itself but it's free entry and has fantastic views. Pleasant short walk up to the tower from the car park so great for little legs.
if you are in Ards and you have spare time, take a walk up. bring your dog too if you have one. sometimes the tower isn't open, but its best to check with the Tourist Board on this one. The sights from the top are spectacular, taking in Strangford Lough etc
We have been a few times whilst visiting family,we can see the tower from where we stay...the views are spectactular .