Nendrum, a monastic settlement on Mahee Island, is so out-of-the-way that it was forgotten for centuries. If you head out from Comber today, you might imagine a straightforward drive to Nendrum. Far from it ... though the distance is not great as the crow flies, you (unlike the proverbial) cannot disregard Strangford Lough. So your journey will take in a few islands, you will cross some bridges and even pass a medieval castle before you arrive at Nendrum.
Upon arrival the best idea would be to seek out the small visitor center. This is not a bells, whistles and multimedia center but a rather conventional affair. But it will introduce you to the site in a comprehensive and very accessible way - even giving you an impression of what Nendrum might have looked like in its heyday.
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