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Grey Point Fort – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Carnalea

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Grey Point Fort – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Carnalea

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Grey Point Fort – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Carnalea

02:26

9.03km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.19 km

View of the Coast from the Fallen Tree

Highlight • Beach

2.52 km

Rock Point

Highlight • Natural

Here a rocky outcrop provides some excellent views east toward Crawfordsburn Country Park and west toward Helen's Bay Beach, and, on a clear day, all the way to Belfast.

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4.61 km

Grey Point Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive fort was built in the 20th century and is one of the best preserved forts in the British Isles! It played a huge role in the defenses of Belfast during WW1 & WW2.

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5.17 km

Helen's Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice safe golden sandy beach with views across Belfast Lough to County Antrim. Great for swimming and dog walking. The coastal path round to Bangor can be cycled but is …

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6.70 km

Beautiful sandy inlet on the shores of Crawfordsburn Country Park. You can enjoy some spectacular scenery and views toward Belfast Lough as well as a peek at the magnificent Crawfordsburn House which stands overlooking the sea.

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9.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

1.70 km

736 m

377 m

224 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

2.84 km

1.63 km

515 m

255 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

12°C

73 %

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Grey Point Fort – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Carnalea

Crawfordsburn Coastal View

View of the Coast from the Fallen Tree

Crawfordsburn beach

Rock Point

Grey Point Fort

Helen's Bay Beach

Crawfordsburn Beach

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