Scrabo Tower
About this place
Scrabo Tower is a 135 feet (41 m) high 19th-century lookout tower or folly that stands on Scrabo Hill near Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides wide views and is a landmark that can be seen from afar. It was built as a memorial to Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry and was originally known as the Londonderry Monument. Its architectural style is Scottish Baronial Revival.
Getting There & Parking
Scrabo Tower is located in County Down, roughly 18 km (15 min drive) from Belfast and 181 km (2h 40m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 414 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Scrabo Hill (0.0 km away).
Scrabo Country Park · 414 m from landmark
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