Crawfordsburn Beach
County Down
Crawfordsburn Beach is a sandy beach within Crawfordsburn Country Park, adjacent to Helen's Bay Beach to the west. The beach is backed by the wooded glen of the Crawfordsburn river, and the walk along the beach path connecting to Helen's Bay is one of the finest short walks in County Down. The country park has extensive woodland, a visitor centre and year-round facilities.
Year-round dog access in Crawfordsburn Country Park. Country park management may require leads in some areas.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Country park may require dogs on leads in certain areas.
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Belfast Lough. Sheltered conditions.
- Facilities
- Country park facilities: cafe, toilets, visitor centre, picnic areas. Car park
- Parking
- Crawfordsburn Country Park car park
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