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Northern Ireland

Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Holywood

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Holywood

Hard

4.5

(2)

66

hikers

Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Holywood

05:31

21.3km

120m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.56 km

Seapark Beach

Beach

5.82 km

Beach

Beach

3

8.74 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 …

Tip by

4

9.21 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

5

10.3 km

View of the Coast from the Fallen Tree

Highlight • Beach

6

10.3 km

Crawfordsburn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

7

10.5 km

Wildflower Meadow With Sea View and Native Orchids

Highlight • Natural

The orchids can be hard to spot in the longer grass, but look where the grass is lower and you might get lucky.

Tip by

8

10.8 km

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

Highlight • Beach

9

11.1 km

Crawfordsburn beach

Highlight • Beach

10

13.2 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.

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B

21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

2.58 km

1.45 km

1.44 km

Surfaces

14.1 km

3.06 km

3.02 km

897 m

210 m

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Monday 1 June

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12°C

78 %

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