Ulster Way

North Down Coastal Path

The North Down Coastal Path takes the walker along the south shore of Belfast Lough, past many of the scenic, historical and ecological attractions of North Down. For the most part the path follows the grassy flats just above the shoreline and is well surfaced for almost all of its 12 mile length. Good public transport links mean this walk is extremely accessible and can either be completed in a single day, or broken into shorter sections to suit families and casual walkers.

CountyDistanceOS MapTerrain
Down12 miles (19.2 km)Sheet 15The route crosses a variety of surfaces including smooth concrete path to beach and a narrow rocky shoreline section.
Start Town / VillageFinish Town / VillageGrid ReferencesPoints of Interest
HolywoodGroomsportStarts at J397793
Ends at J539833
Holywood, Cultra, Helen’s Bay, Crawfordsburn Country Park, Bangor, Ballyholme, Groomsport
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Adjoining Quality Walks

The Ulster Way will bring you through some of Northern Ireland's most amazing countryside but don't forget to check out the many hidden wonders on the other fantastic walking routes which stem from the main Ulster Way route.

There are over 300 short, medium and long Quality Walks to choose from.

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Walks up to five miles
Walks from five to twenty miles
Walks over twenty miles