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

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

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

00:54

7.53km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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3.31 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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3.78 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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3.78 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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4.79 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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7.53 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.26 km

1.10 km

182 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

908 m

239 m