

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.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down | 12 miles (19.2 km) | Sheet 15 | The route crosses a variety of surfaces including smooth concrete path to beach and a narrow rocky shoreline section. |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Holywood | Groomsport | Starts at J397793 Ends at J539833 | Holywood, Cultra, Helen’s Bay, Crawfordsburn Country Park, Bangor, Ballyholme, Groomsport |



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.