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Helen's Bay Beach – Helens Bay Railway Bridge loop from Carnalea

Helen's Bay Beach – Helens Bay Railway Bridge loop from Carnalea

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Helen's Bay Beach – Helens Bay Railway Bridge loop from Carnalea

01:18

27.2km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.0 km for 244 m

After 24.0 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

Kiltonga Nature Reserve Lake

Highlight • Lake

A pathway along the lake allows for closer inspection of the birds. For example, swans, mallards, little grebe, moorhens, and coots are usually present.

There is an observation area to …

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22.1 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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23.1 km

Helens Bay Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Limited access as it is propped up for never ending repairs.

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24.0 km

Crawfordsburn Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Crawfordsburn Country Park has two excellent beaches, views across Belfast Lough, scenic walks and a stunning waterfall. The large visitor centre and café is open seven days a week with …

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

2.11 km

438 m

252 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

1.39 km

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

18°C

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Helen's Bay Beach

Helens Bay Railway Bridge

Crawfordsburn Country Park

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