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Crawfordsburn Beach – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Bangor

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Crawfordsburn Beach – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Bangor

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Crawfordsburn Beach – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Bangor

04:33

17.3km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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893 m

Bangor Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

The marina is situated at the bottom of the main street

Tip by

2.36 km

Beach

4.94 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.

Tip by

5.09 km

View of the Coast from the Fallen Tree

Highlight • Beach

5.27 km

Crawfordsburn beach

Highlight • Beach

6.15 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.

Tip by

6.62 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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7.18 km

Grey Point Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive fort was built in the 20th century and is one of the best preserved forts in the British Isles! It played a huge role in the defenses of Belfast during WW1 & WW2.

Tip by

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

5.37 km

2.96 km

1.57 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

2.82 km

2.18 km

901 m

515 m

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

13°C

74 %

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Crawfordsburn Beach – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Bangor

Bangor Marina

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

Crawfordsburn Beach

View of the Coast from the Fallen Tree

Crawfordsburn beach

Rock Point

Helen's Bay Beach

Grey Point Fort

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