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

Running trails & routes

Northern Ireland

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

Hard

125

runners

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

01:44

16.1km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

146 m

Helens Bay Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

2

1.22 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

1.22 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

1.97 km

Crawfordsburn Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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5

2.27 km

Crawfordsburn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

6

2.43 km

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

Highlight • Beach

5.00 km

Beach

Beach

8

9.51 km

McKee Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

B

16.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

5.74 km

2.63 km

1.02 km

551 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

3.62 km

2.52 km

515 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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