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Helen's Bay Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Holywood

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Helen's Bay Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Holywood

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Helen's Bay Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Holywood

01:47

20.8km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.75 km for 2 m

After 17.2 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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424 m

Sunset View from Holywood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely rest spot. The light seems to last forever over the hills.

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2.04 km

Seapark Beach

Beach

3.45 km

North Down Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great gravel / singletrack path (shared with pedestrians) hugging the shore of Belfast Lough. It's mostly flat and easy to ride even on 25 or 28mm road rubber with …

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9.23 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 …

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9.71 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.

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9.71 km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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10.4 km

Cafe is usually open 10-4pm. Toilets, cafe, indoor and outdoor seating and an educational area for visitors telling you all about the country park. Water bowls and an outdoor tap to refill for dogs. Lots of parking around the cafe.

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12.3 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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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

3.75 km

1.92 km

953 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

5.40 km

998 m

598 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

78 %

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Helen's Bay Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Holywood

Sunset View from Holywood Pier

North Down Coastal Path

Helen's Bay Beach

Rock Point

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint

Country Park Café

Grey Point Fort

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