Exploring North Down on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in North Down. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Redburn Country Park

4.67km

01:23

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Helen's Bay

4.67km

01:14

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Bangor

7.22km

01:52

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. McKee Clock Tower – Bangor Marina loop from Bangor

4.50km

01:09

10m

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5. Bangor Marina – McKee Clock Tower loop from Bangor

4.31km

01:06

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Helen's Tower loop from Conlig

4.04km

01:06

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Cairn Wood loop from Conlig

3.61km

01:02

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rock Point – Beach at Ballywalter loop from Helen's Bay

4.32km

01:09

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Rock Point – Grey Point Fort loop from Helen's Bay

6.65km

01:45

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Hiking loop from Groomsport

5.23km

01:20

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in North Down

1. Redburn Country Park

2. Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Helen's Bay

3. Hiking loop from Bangor

4. McKee Clock Tower – Bangor Marina loop from Bangor

5. Bangor Marina – McKee Clock Tower loop from Bangor

6. Helen's Tower loop from Conlig

7. Cairn Wood loop from Conlig

8. Rock Point – Beach at Ballywalter loop from Helen's Bay

9. Rock Point – Grey Point Fort loop from Helen's Bay

10. Hiking loop from Groomsport

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