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.

Bill

September 10, 2020

Hiking

Part of the North Down coastal path from Holywood through to Bangor and out to Orlock head-hard surface all the way with some inclines a distance of 16 m.

Grey Point Fort at Helensbay going back to WW 2-has gun placements with history of the Fort- CHECK IF OPEN if you are just going to see the Fort.

Amy

September 30, 2021

Mountain biking

On Helen's Bay coastline, Grey Point Fort was built to protect the Belfast Lough in 1907. It is one of the best preserved 20th-century coastal forts in the British Isles.

The fort is now a military museum exhibiting historic memorabilia from the First and Second World Wars. You can also visit the fort's observation post and three searchlight positions.

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1. Bangor to Grey Point Fort via North Ulster Coastal Path

12.2km

03:11

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Crawfordsburn Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Cultra

25.6km

06:41

180m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Grey Point Fort loop from Helen's Bay

19.6km

05:05

120m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Ballygrot, North Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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1. Bangor to Grey Point Fort via North Ulster Coastal Path

2. Crawfordsburn Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Cultra

3. Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Grey Point Fort loop from Helen's Bay

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