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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

02:35

23.3km

220m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.51 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

4.85 km

Crawfordsburn beach

Highlight • Beach

4.97 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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5.72 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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5.72 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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6.20 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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14.7 km

Tower Lake

Lake

16.1 km

Helen's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Helen's Tower is a 19th-century folly and lookout tower near Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was built by the 5th Baron of Dufferin and Claneboye and named for his …

Tip by

18.3 km

Lower Conlig Reservoir

Lake

19.4 km

Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

4.64 km

3.89 km

3.52 km

2.77 km

2.42 km

153 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

5.52 km

3.37 km

3.01 km

2.96 km

2.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 14 August

19°C

13°C

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Crawfordsburn Beach – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Bangor

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

Crawfordsburn Beach

Crawfordsburn beach

Crawfordsburn Beach

Rock Point

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint

Helen's Bay Beach

Helen's Tower

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