Quoile Picnic Stop
The river begins its life as the Ballynahinch River which flows
from west of the town of Ballynahinch to Annacloy where it is known
as the Annacloy River. This then becomes the Quoile proper, which
flows through Downpatrick and the Quoile Pondage before finally
emptying into Strangford Lough.
The area used to be an estuary filled with sea water from
Strangford Lough at each high tide. In past times this river would
have been busy with sailing ships and steamers carrying timber,
coal and slates down to Downpatrick.
This
is a cache and dash. Please be aware this is a
very busy site so stealth is required!