Exploring the old windmill at the historic village of Kearney on the Ards Peninsula

Last weekend Farming Life was up nice and early on what was a lovely spring morning to take a trip down the Ards Peninsula to the historic village of Kearney.

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Taking a stroll around the coastal path at the historic village of Kearney on th...

Sitting on the southern tip of the famous Ards Peninsula, Kearney is a picturesque fishing village full of unspoilt, timeless character.

On this short coastal walk from the village car park, look out for quaint, whitewashed cottages and an abundance of wildlife, from oystercatchers, rock pipits and shelducks, to winter waders and turnstones.

The stunning old windmill at Kearney on the Ards Peninsula. This stump remains overlooking Knockinelder Bay.  Picture: Darryl Armitageplaceholder image
The stunning old windmill at Kearney on the Ards Peninsula. This stump remains overlooking Knockinelder Bay. Picture: Darryl Armitage

We also got to spot the Highland cows that are grazing on the shoreline, although the were a little elusive.

In this video we get to explore the stunning old windmill. This stump remains overlooking Knockinelder Bay.

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