Crawfordsburn Country Park Coastal Walk

At a Glance

Distance

2.3 km (1.4 miles)

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

45 min

Walk Type

Coastal, Park

Route Type

Out and Back

Off Lead Potential

Low

Livestock Risk

None

Facilities

Self-service restaurant and accessible toilets at the visitor centre; cafes and pubs in Bangor and Holywood.

Parking

Car park at Crawfordsburn Country Park Visitor Centre, off the A2, with disabled parking available.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Crawfordsburn Country Park Coastal Walk dog friendly?

  Yes, dogs are welcome at Crawfordsburn Country Park and it earns a 7/10 on our dog-friendly rating. The coastal walk connects two sandy beaches — Crawfordsburn Beach and Helen's Bay — where your dog can paddle and explore the shoreline, and there's no livestock anywhere in the park to worry about.

• Can dogs be off lead at Crawfordsburn Country Park Coastal Walk?

  The park asks that dogs are kept on a lead along the coastal walk itself, so it's best to treat this as an on-lead route throughout. The two beaches do give your dog a chance to get their paws wet and have a sniff around the shoreline, which helps make up for it.

• What should I know before visiting Crawfordsburn Country Park Coastal Walk with my dog?

  The walk is flat, well surfaced and just 1.4 miles each way, making it a manageable there-and-back route for most dogs and owners. There's limited shade along the route as views open out across Belfast Lough, so on warmer days it's worth heading out earlier or later in the day. The visitor centre has a self-service restaurant and accessible toilets, and Bangor and Holywood are both a short drive away if you're looking for dog-friendly cafes or pubs afterwards.

Crawfordsburn Country Park Visitor Centre, Bridge Road South, Crawfordsburn BT19 1XJ

54.6674, -5.7276