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Ballyvarnet

Groomsport Beach – Bangor Marina loop from Bangor West

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Ballyvarnet

Groomsport Beach – Bangor Marina loop from Bangor West

Moderate

5.0

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14

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Groomsport Beach – Bangor Marina loop from Bangor West

04:39

18.1km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.95 km

View of Bangor Abbey from Abbey Street

Highlight • Other

2

2.53 km

First Presbyterian Church, Abbey Street

Highlight • Religious Site

3

3.23 km

McKee Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

4

6.68 km

North Down Coastal Path Entrance

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A really lovely wallk from Holywood to Orlock through Bangor roughky 16 miles in length.
Walk can be spilt into shorter sections, park at Holywood walk to Bangor have lunch …

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5

9.10 km

Groomsport Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Groomsport, best known for its picturesque harbour that was once a major fishing port and its two fishermens cottages known as Cockle Row. The village also boasts beautifully landscaped picnic …

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6

15.1 km

Bangor Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

The marina is situated at the bottom of the main street

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7

15.6 km

Bangor Marina

Highlight • Structure

If you continue along, you’ll go round the Marina and can continue all the the end of the pier. Plenty of cafes&places to sit outside.

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8

16.0 km

Skippingstone Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely little beach and another great swim spot, especially at high tide.

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16.6 km

Beach

Beach

17.5 km

Stricklands Glen

Forest

B

18.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

4.19 km

3.72 km

2.52 km

2.08 km

560 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

4.45 km

4.16 km

821 m

174 m

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Monday 12 October

17°C

11°C

55 %

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