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Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Bangor

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Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Bangor

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Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Bangor

01:44

16.3km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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522 m

View of Bangor Abbey from Abbey Street

Highlight • Other

8.87 km

Helens Bay Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Limited access as it is propped up for never ending repairs.

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9.88 km

Helen's Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice safe golden sandy beach with views across Belfast Lough to County Antrim. Great for swimming and dog walking. The coastal path round to Bangor can be cycled but is …

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10.4 km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here a rocky outcrop provides some excellent views east toward Crawfordsburn Country Park and west toward Helen's Bay Beach, and, on a clear day, all the way to Belfast.

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10.4 km

Rock Point

Highlight • Natural

Here a rocky outcrop provides some excellent views east toward Crawfordsburn Country Park and west toward Helen's Bay Beach, and, on a clear day, all the way to Belfast.

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11.1 km

Crawfordsburn Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach to stop for kids to play in the sand, or to get in for a dip

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11.4 km

Beautiful sandy inlet on the shores of Crawfordsburn Country Park. You can enjoy some spectacular scenery and views toward Belfast Lough as well as a peek at the magnificent Crawfordsburn House which stands overlooking the sea.

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11.6 km

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

Highlight • Beach

14.1 km

Beach

16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

2.83 km

2.68 km

2.37 km

1.81 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.81 km

1.78 km

1.12 km

702 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

12°C

65 %

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Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Bangor

View of Bangor Abbey from Abbey Street

Helens Bay Railway Bridge

Helen's Bay Beach

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint

Rock Point

Crawfordsburn Beach

Crawfordsburn Beach

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

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