Delamont Country Park Explained

Delamont Country Park is located on the shores of Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland. It covers an area of approximately 200 acres 2 km south of Killyleagh.[1] It is currently maintained by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council having previously been under the control of Down District Council.[2]

Points of interest

In addition to a visitor centre with office, shop and information point the park contains a campsite managed by the Camping and Caravanning Club.[3] There is also a seasonal miniature railway with a 1 km track and at the highest point stands the Strangford Stone (Millennium Stone), the tallest megalith in Ireland which was erected in 1999 using the power of 1000 volunteers.[4] However, it was broken in two when erected.[5] There is also a heronry within the park.[6]

Events

The park is licensed for the performance of civil partnership and marriage ceremonies.[7]

In July 2016 the world community coastal rowing championships "Skiffie Worlds 2016" was held over a 2 km course on Strangford Lough at Delamont.[8]

References

  1. Web site: Delamont Country Park - Killyleagh. Visit Mourne Mountains.
  2. Web site: Delamont Country Park. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
  3. Web site: Delamont Country Park - Camping and Caravanning Club Site - The Camping and Caravanning Club. www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Megalith to feature on Ulster Giants TV show. www.thedownrecorder.co.uk.
  5. Web site: 20th anniversary of Delamont’s Strangford stone. thedownrecorder.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Walk of the Week: Delamont Country Park. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Registration office venues for civil marriage and civil partnerships | nidirect. June 30, 2020. www.nidirect.gov.uk.
  8. Web site: Skiffie Worlds 2016. Strangford and Lecale Partnership.

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