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North Down

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Running Trails
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland

North Down

The best running trails in North Down

115runs

4.5

(4)

2,205 people ran here

Running in North Down is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in North Down—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via North Ulster Coastal Path
Intermediate

01:23

13.3km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Helen's Bay
Intermediate

00:58

8.50km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Crawfordsburn
Intermediate

01:00

8.85km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Bangor West
Intermediate

01:01

9.16km

Grey Point Fort – Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Holywood
Expert

02:18

19.7km

Grey Point Fort – Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Seahill
Expert

02:13

18.9km

Helen's Tower loop from Helen's Bay
Expert

02:03

18km

Running loop from Marino
Expert

01:55

18.3km

Kit Sculpture by Tony Stallard – Lagan Weir Bridge loop from Marino
Expert

02:40

25.7km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via North Ulster Coastal Path

    01:23

    13.3km

    6:14/km

    100m

    100m

    Intermediate

    146

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Helen's Bay

    00:58

    8.50km

    6:53/km

    110m

    110m

    Intermediate

    149

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Crawfordsburn

    01:00

    8.85km

    6:45/km

    100m

    100m

    Intermediate

    115

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Bangor West

    01:01

    9.16km

    6:38/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    113

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Grey Point Fort – Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Holywood

    02:18

    19.7km

    7:00/km

    90m

    90m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    92

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Grey Point Fort – Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Seahill

    02:13

    18.9km

    7:03/km

    130m

    130m

    Expert

    67

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Helen's Tower loop from Helen's Bay

    02:03

    18km

    6:51/km

    190m

    190m

    Expert

    50

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Running loop from Marino

    01:55

    18.3km

    6:16/km

    50m

    50m

    Expert

    47

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Kit Sculpture by Tony Stallard – Lagan Weir Bridge loop from Marino

    02:40

    25.7km

    6:15/km

    60m

    60m

    Expert

    43

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Boating Pond loop from Bangor

00:49

7.83km

6:17/km

70m

70m

Intermediate

4.0

(1)

24

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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