Season: autumn
Strangford Lough is sheltered from the Irish Sea, providing a haven for small communities like the one here at Kircubbin. The village is charming and welcoming, with a promenade that runs behind the beach. Iff you follow Shore Road north, you’ll come to a quaint harbour area. Water sports, particularly sailing, are popular. A plethora of small islands offshore add to the beautiful setting, which includes the northern limit of the Strangford Lough Part 3 Area of Special Scientific Interest. Across the water are views to the Mourne Mountains in the distance. Echlinville Distillery is an attraction too, where you can sample whisky (Dunville) and gin (Echlinville and Jawbox).
What the beach means to Kevin.
The scene at Kircubbin in the morning.
