Kircubbin
Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.446, -5.516 |
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| Population: | 1,237 |
| Dialling code: | 02842 |
Kircubbin is a small village on the western shore of Strangford Lough, set on the Ards Peninsula in County Down, within the Ards and North Down district of Northern Ireland. It serves as a local hub for the surrounding agricultural hinterland and has a compact harbour and streets of traditional cottages that reflect its long settlement history.
The area’s maritime setting gives it a strong fishing and boating character, and Strangford Lough’s rich birdlife and marine conservation interest draw walkers, birdwatchers and yachting visitors; the village also retains a visible layer of historic and early Christian associations and a close‑knit community feel with small shops, pubs and seasonal tourism providing much of the local economy.
Postcode districts covering Kircubbin
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Portavogie Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Portaferry Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Ballywalter Ward 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Killinchy Ward 8.1 miles13 km
- Derryboy Ward 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Strangford Ward 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Carrowdore Ward 9.2 miles14.8 km
Example postcodes in Kircubbin
BT22 2SQ, BT22 1HJ, BT22 2WA, BT22 2QX, BT22 2SR, BT22 2UT, BT22 1AT, BT22 1JW, BT22 1SQ … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 18.6 miles30 km
- Belfast International Airport 31.6 miles50.9 km
- Ballynahinch Junction 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Bangor Railway Station, Northern Ireland 16 miles25.7 km
Hotels near Kircubbin Ad
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
Schools in Kircubbin
- Kircubbin Integrated Primary School Primary
- Kirkistown Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Castleward House Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ballywalter Park Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Delamont House Estate 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Mount Stewart House Estate 8 miles12.8 km
- Florida Manor Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Woburn House Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Saintfield House Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Ardglass Marina Marina 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Killough Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Portavo House Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Clandeboye Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km