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Crawfordsburn Beach
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Crawfordsburn Beach

County Down

Dog Friendly Rating:7/10A sandy country park beach connecting to Helen's Bay via a beautiful coastal path in Crawfordsburn, with year-round dog access and excellent park facilities.

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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Crawfordsburn

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