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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Ages 3–18+
Scrabo Tower stands above Newtownards with views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. The wider country park offers paths around woodland and former quarries. Check whether the tower interior is open before planning a climb; the hillside and outdoor paths are an attraction in their own right.
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 11:09.
The tower has limited opening hours; grounds are open daily. Recent reports indicate weekend-only access.
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