Inch Abbey
Inch Abbey
4.5
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BDP
United Kingdom28 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Historic and interesting but spoilt by the dog fouling throughout the site and ruins.
Entry and car parking is free.
There is a tarmac path to the Abbey but then it is grass paths through the ruins themselves.
There are plenty of seats and information boards.
The views of the surrounding countryside are nice.
I would have given this a higher rating for the historical interest but the dog mess was very unpleasant.
Entry and car parking is free.
There is a tarmac path to the Abbey but then it is grass paths through the ruins themselves.
There are plenty of seats and information boards.
The views of the surrounding countryside are nice.
I would have given this a higher rating for the historical interest but the dog mess was very unpleasant.
Written 21 August 2024
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alan e
Lisburn, UK2 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
the abbey is well worth a visit,peaceful and scenic. a word of caution however if visiting by vehicle, we had our car broken into yesterday in the car park whilst down at the abbey, the thieves gained access by smashing a window despite it being alarmed. they stole a handbag which was out of sight in the boot+other personal belongings.I believe the remoteness of the car park is the reason why it was targeted.Also when a local man turned up he told me it had happened several times before.Just be aware.
Written 29 October 2013
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JSR
9 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Beautiful grounds and picturesque views. Quiet, peaceful, easy to get to and most importantly, dog friendly!
Written 30 August 2020
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Kelly F
570 contributions
Aug 2020
We came here primarily to see a Game of Thrones filming location, which was really cool. The grounds are beautiful and it's a gorgeous view to look out upon the river.
Written 23 August 2020
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Baz-Protest
Belfast, UK106 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a favoured visit for "Game of Thrones" fans.. Not something I have ever seen but the abbey is a wonderfull site
Written 22 January 2020
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Travel the World History
Key West, FL539 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We visited Inch Abbey as part of our Game of Thrones tour. I love visiting sites where there are old ruins such as this. They are so beautiful!
Written 19 October 2019
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Denis F
Northern Ireland, UK59 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
I have known of, and been to Inch Abbey often as my wife is from close by. It is an interesting part of the religious history of the area; and is in a beautiful location. The might and wealth of the Churches through history has surprised many, in view of what Jesus actually taught about material things, but nonetheless, it is impossible to understand the history of Ireland without examining the religions both Roman Catholic and Protestant. Inch Abbey is an important part of that history in this part of Co. Down. These ruins are worth a visit as a relic of religions role in the past, and because of its beautiful position near the banks of the River Quoie. It is also a reminder that what seemed so essential and mighty in the past, can become a ruin in the future. So this is a place of interest to all.
Written 23 October 2017
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rhill327
Belfast, UK23 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
Lovely views and some great history can be seen at inch abbey. If you are in the area, I would recommend visiting. It is down a winding lane and it is a 200 metre or so walk to the abbey itself. But beautiful scenery on a mice day
Written 14 September 2016
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cbmrlh
64 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic & the tour was excellent visiting many of the film locations. Inch Abbey was where Rob Stark became the King of the North. Loads of fun
Written 5 February 2016
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Daytripper24182
Belfast, UK668 contributions
If you're driving from Belfast the Abbey ruins are signposted from the main road just before you come to Downpatrick. Watch out carefully though, I've almost whizzed past and I know the location fairly well.
Once down the bumpy road, you come to the car park, which is opposite an old graveyard. You then walk through a gate to reach the ruins. On one occasion I passed a grouse on my way to the car park. The first one I'd seen in real life.
In recent years new information boards have sprung up & in the Summer months they have a gent patrolling the area dressed how one of the monks would have been dressed. Amusingly the robes totally spooked our dog, who did a double take.
Looking towards the River Quoile you can see Down Cathedral, it's one of the best knows vistas from Northern Ireland. I recognised it from many a print & painting in various homes and businesses.
One a warm sunny day you couldn't imagine being anywhere better.
No toilet facilities are provided.
Once down the bumpy road, you come to the car park, which is opposite an old graveyard. You then walk through a gate to reach the ruins. On one occasion I passed a grouse on my way to the car park. The first one I'd seen in real life.
In recent years new information boards have sprung up & in the Summer months they have a gent patrolling the area dressed how one of the monks would have been dressed. Amusingly the robes totally spooked our dog, who did a double take.
Looking towards the River Quoile you can see Down Cathedral, it's one of the best knows vistas from Northern Ireland. I recognised it from many a print & painting in various homes and businesses.
One a warm sunny day you couldn't imagine being anywhere better.
No toilet facilities are provided.
Written 18 April 2015
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I would like to know where the nearest car park to Inch Abbey is? Can you drive off Inch Abbey Road (where the brown Abbey signpost is) onto the restricted usage road?
thank you
Carryn
Written 1 July 2017
If you follow the signpost down the little road, there is a carpark at the graveyard just beside the abbey
Written 22 July 2017
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