Strangford Lough is a nature reserve with lots of birdlife, and there’s plenty to do around the sea lough, on land and water or with boat or canoe trips by water. Strangford itself is an attractive town with a good choice of restaurants and pubs. Take the ferry across The Narrows (takes cars; journey time around eight minutes) to the town of Portaferry from where you can explore both sides of the Ards Peninsula. You can also explore different options for camping near County Down on Hipcamp.