Ballyholme Beach
County Down
Ballyholme Beach is a wide, sheltered sandy beach at Ballyholme Bay in Bangor, one of the most popular beaches in the Greater Belfast area. The beach is backed by a promenade, cafes and the residential esplanade of this affluent Bangor suburb. The bay is sheltered and very popular for sailing, with the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club based here.
Dog control orders apply at Ballyholme: dogs must be on leads on designated promenade areas. The beach is dog friendly with leads. Ballyholme is not under the same seasonal exemptions as some resort beaches; year-round access is the norm here.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Dogs must be on leads in designated promenade areas under Ards and North Down Borough Council dog control orders. Beach itself is dog friendly.
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Sheltered bay. Very calm conditions. Popular sailing waters.
- Facilities
- Promenade cafes, Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, public toilets, car parks. Bangor town full amenities nearby
- Parking
- Car parks along Ballyholme Esplanade
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