Region guide
Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down district covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Map of Ards and North Down
Mountains, route lines, and ski areas are shown together so the area layout is clear before you open individual pages.
Mountains
Routes
Alpine skiing
Cross-country skiing
Airports
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Ards and North Down Three Peaks
A 1-day county Three Peaks challenge across Cairngaver, Ballykeel, and Scrabo Hill.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Ards and North Down
Mountains
Cairngaver
Scrabo Hill
Ballywhite Hill
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Ards and North Down Three Peaks Route
Ards and North Down Three Peaks links Cairngaver, Ballykeel, and Scrabo Hill in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.
- Distance6 km
- DaysOne day
- High point217M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Ards and North Down Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Ards and North Down Three Peaks route on the approach to Scrabo Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Ards and North Down Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Ards and North Down Three Peaks route on the approach to Cairngaver. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.