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 …

Bill

August 19, 2021

Hiking

A lovely walk especially from Helens Bay - through rolling country side, however there is no signage but reasonable easy to follow - that is until to come to Helen's Tower - if you find it give yourself a Mars bar and if you manage to find your way to your cat at Whitespots car park - give yourself two Mars bars.

Enjoy :-)

Go4moots

February 6, 2023

Running

nice trail run up the tower

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Helen's Tower loop from Conlig Nature Reserve (proposed)

4.04km

01:06

60m

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

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Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Helen's Tower loop from Helen's Bay

18.9km

05:00

180m

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

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Helen's Tower – Lead Mine Tower loop from Newtownards

6.94km

01:55

120m

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

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

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Helen's Tower

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Helen's Tower loop from Conlig Nature Reserve (proposed)

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Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Helen's Tower loop from Helen's Bay

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Helen's Tower – Lead Mine Tower loop from Newtownards

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