Crawfordsburn Coastal View – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Helen's Bay

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Crawfordsburn Coastal View – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Helen's Bay

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Crawfordsburn Coastal View – Crawfordsburn Beach loop from Helen's Bay

01:31

14.0km

120m

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 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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7.94 km

Beach

10.5 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.

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10.9 km

Crawfordsburn beach

Highlight • Beach

11.0 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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11.7 km

Crawfordsburn Country Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful quiet Woodland Walks

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12.8 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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12.8 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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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

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