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Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Bangor West

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Northern Ireland

Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Bangor West

Moderate

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runners

Helens Bay Railway Bridge – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Bangor West

01:04

9.80km

100m

Running

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.41 km

Helens Bay Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

2

5.87 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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3

5.87 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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4

6.66 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

5

6.79 km

Crawfordsburn beach

Highlight • Beach

6

6.97 km

View of the Coast from the Fallen Tree

Highlight • Beach

7

6.97 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

8

7.12 km

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

Highlight • Beach

B

9.80 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

2.30 km

2.11 km

1.03 km

972 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

1.44 km

1.22 km

683 m

617 m

< 100 m

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