Groomsport to Strangford

Link Section linking Quality Section - North Down Coastal Path to Quality Section – Lecale Way; following the eastern coast along the Ards Peninsula before cutting across to Portaferry on the shores of Strangford Lough.  There is a regular ferry service between Portaferry and Strangford.
The route mainly follows the busy A2 coast road with intermittent sections on quite rural roads and coastal paths.  There are some opportunities to walk along beaches.
There are transport links between these Quality Sections.