THE BARN AT BALLYMACASHEN
GOLF
There are numerous golf clubs within a half hour drive.
Mahee Island - situated between Killinchy and Comber. 9 hole golf course nestling beside Strangford Lough.
Ringdufferin - situated between Killinchy and Killyleagh. 18 hole course with views across Strangford Lough. A few hills on the back nine.
Scrabo - between Comber and Newtownards.
Clandeboye - between Newtownards and Bangor. Two 18 hole courses.
Crossgar - situated just outside Crossgar. 9 hole golf course with good views across Crossgar to the Mourne Mountains.
HORSE RIDING
Millbridge Riding Centre Comber
Rockfield Equestrian Centre Comber
Mourne Riding Centre - Excellent forest and beach riding.
SAILING
Strangford Lough Yacht Club Killinchy
Sketrick Marine Centre Killinchy
Down Yachts Killinchy
BIRD WATCHING
Birds can be viewed from various access points around Strangford Lough with Castle Espie in Comber being a major centre
WALKING
There are a number of walks to do in this part of Down. Sections of the Ulster Way can be found close by and the Mourne Mountains can be reached within about a 40 minute drive.
SHOPPING
There are a number of good shopping towns within easy reach by car - Newtownards, Bangor,Lisburn etc.