Crawfordsburn has two of best beaches in the Belfast area and within the Crawfordsburn Country Park, on the southern shores of Belfast Lough. The river Crawfordsburn flows into Belfast Lough on the beach.
Some good coast trails and walks.
The country park has shops, cafe, car parking and offers disabled access.
Crawfordsburn Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Crawfordsburn Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around Bangor, 15 beaches in Down, or check our list of Down Dog Friendly Beaches.
No water quality measurement available for Crawfordsburn Beach.
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Tides
Our tide forecast for Crawfordsburn Beach in Down.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Groomsport beach is a sandy beach adjacent to the harbour and 10 minutes drive from Bangor. Facilities at the beach include harbour, car parking, supermarket, pub and toilets.
Read more…Helen’s Bay Beach is a gently shelving sandy beach backed by woodland and is one of the two beaches within the Crawfordsburn Country Park, a popular beach and country park. Facilities include car parking, toilets, picnic sites, and a cafe within the Crawfordsburn Country Park visitor centre.
Read more…Crawfordsburn Country Park is a scenic and tranquil park is situated on the coast between Bangor and Holywood. A natural retreat with two excellent beaches (Crawfordsburn beach and Helen’s Bay beach) and spectacular scenery and views across Belfast Lough. Facilities include a large visitor centre and café, a 5K running trail, a natural play area and a geology garden.
Read more…Ballyholme Bay beach is a sandy crescent beach of approximately 1 mile, popular with families and sport enthusiasts. A traditional seaside resort and an all year round favorite with windsurfers and kitesurfers. Why not take the popular walk along the promenade towards the National Trust Wildlife Preserve at Ballymacormick Point. Facilities include toilets, parking, promenade, cafe and adventure playground.
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