Crawfordsburn Beach (Down)

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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.

Beach Water Quality

No water quality measurement available for Crawfordsburn Beach.

Tides

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Crawfordsburn Country Park

0.3 km

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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.

Helens Bay Beach

0.79 km

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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.

Bangor Abbey

3.51 km

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Bangor Abbey was established by Saint Comgall in 558 in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland and was famous for its learning and austere rule.

Bangor lifeboat station

3.7 km

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Bangor lifeboat station was established in 1965 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station only open by appointment.

North Down Heritage Centre

3.84 km

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Bangor Castle

3.95 km

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Bangor castle is not si much a castle but a three storey mansion house made from limestone attached to an earlier abbey which has a steeply pitched roof. The castle sits in formal gardens with flower beds. Bangor Castle is used by the local council as a Town Hall and not open to the general public although you have access to the parkland and gardens.

Ballyholme Bay Beach

5.31 km

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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.

Groomsport Beach

7.22 km

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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.

Crawfordsburn Beach (Down)