Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Carnalea

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Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Carnalea

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Helen's Bay Beach – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Carnalea

01:36

5.95km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.29 km

View of the Coast from the Fallen Tree

Highlight • Beach

1.63 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.

Tip by

2.50 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.

Tip by

2.98 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 …

Tip by

4.20 km

Crawfordsburn Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach to stop for kids to play in the sand, or to get in for a dip

Tip by

4.50 km

Beautiful sandy inlet on the shores of Crawfordsburn Country Park. You can enjoy some spectacular scenery and views toward Belfast Lough as well as a peek at the magnificent Crawfordsburn House which stands overlooking the sea.

Tip by

5.95 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

1.81 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.92 km