Beaches in Bangor, County Down
- Bangor beaches map
- The beaches:
- Ballyholme
- Crawfordsburn
- Groomsport
- Helens Bay
The beach guide has 4 beaches listed in and around the town of Bangor. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Ballyholme Beach (1.4 miles)
Ballyholme is a sandy beach in a crescent-shaped bay in an eastern suburb of the town of Bangor. The strand stretches for slightly over one kilometer, and is interspersed by a number of wooden groynes. For most of its length, Ballyholme beach is backed by a sea wall, with a walking promenade above it. The…
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Crawfordsburn Beach (2.3 miles)
Crawfordsburn is a pleasant, sandy beach, flanked by rocks and backed by Crawfordsburn Country Park, with views out across Belfast Lough towards Carrickfergus. The beach is gently sloped and has excellent water quality, making bathing a popular pastime here. However, there is a safety warning sign that all visitors should take notice of before entering…
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Groomsport Beach (2.7 miles)
Groomsport is a small, attractive, sandy beach, backed by the residential part of the picturesque village of the same name. A promenade runs along the western end of the beach. A number of rocky outcrops ensure that rockpooling is a popular pastime on the beach, as are bird-watching, and walking. Parking is available next to…
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Helens Bay (3 miles)
Helen's Bay is a popular sandy beach, next to the village bearing the same name. The village was built in the mid-19th century after the construction of the Belfast and County Down Railway, with aspirations of becoming a luxury holiday resort for visitors from the city. The closest city is Bangor, but it is also…
