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.
| 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 |
Printable Maps
Printable maps for each of the Ulster Way sections are available in PDF format. Click on a map file name below to open it in Adobe Reader, (required - download it here) from where you can print it or download it to your computer or mobile device.
The purpose of these downloadable maps is to display the new Ulster Way route. It is advised to use these alongside the relevant OSNI sheet(s).
