Ards Peninsula
Satellite image of the Ards Peninsula | |
| Geography | |
| Location | County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°31′N 5°31′W / 54.517°N 5.517°W |
| Area | 380 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Highest point | Cairngaver |
| Administration | |
The Ards Peninsula (from Irish Aird Uladh, meaning 'peninsula of the Ulstermen') is a peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland, on the north-east coast of Ireland. It separates Strangford Lough from the North Channel of the Irish Sea. Towns and villages on the peninsula include Donaghadee, Millisle, Portavogie and Portaferry. The large towns of Newtownards and Bangor are at the mainland edge of the peninsula. Burr Point is the easternmost point on the island of Ireland.