10 Sept

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 10.71 km
Calculated time: 3h 10
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 31 m
Vertical drop: - 31 m
Highest point: 47 m
Lowest point: 13 m

District: North Down
Start: N 54.661305° / W 5.657425°
End: N 54.661014° / W 5.654329°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 16 m - Start on Hazeldene Avenue
2 : km 0.02 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto Moira Park
3 : km 0.18 - alt. 15 m - Turn left onto Moira Drive
4 : km 0.31 - alt. 14 m - Turn left onto Hamilton Road, B197
5 : km 0.5 - alt. 13 m - Turn left onto Park Drive
6 : km 0.57 - alt. 14 m - Turn right
7 : km 0.76 - alt. 14 m - Turn left onto Park Drive
8 : km 0.82 - alt. 13 m - Turn left onto Hamilton Road, B197
9 : km 1.06 - alt. 16 m - Keep left onto Hamilton Road
10 : km 1.09 - alt. 16 m - Turn left
11 : km 1.13 - alt. 16 m - Turn sharp right onto Castle Street
12 : km 1.34 - alt. 18 m - Keep left onto Main Street
13 : km 1.37 - alt. 18 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Abbey Street
14 : km 1.45 - alt. 18 m - Keep left
15 : km 1.51 - alt. 19 m - Turn slight left onto Abbey Street
16 : km 1.53 - alt. 20 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Abbey Street
17 : km 1.78 - alt. 23 m - Turn left
18 : km 1.8 - alt. 23 m - Turn left
19 : km 1.84 - alt. 23 m - Turn right
20 : km 1.86 - alt. 23 m - Turn left onto Abbey Street
21 : km 2.73 - alt. 34 m - Turn left onto Wood Green
22 : km 2.79 - alt. 34 m - Turn left onto Belfast Road
23 : km 3.01 - alt. 36 m - Keep left onto Belfast Road
24 : km 3.32 - alt. 43 m - Keep left
25 : km 3.37 - alt. 46 m - Turn slight left onto A2
26 : km 3.4 - alt. 46 m - Keep left
27 : km 3.44 - alt. 45 m - Turn slight left onto West Circular Road
28 : km 4.2 - alt. 42 m - Turn right onto Clandeboye Road
29 : km 4.36 - alt. 47 m - Turn right onto Clandeboye Road
30 : km 4.61 - alt. 42 m - Turn right onto Loverock Way
31 : km 4.79 - alt. 41 m - Turn sharp left onto Cardy Close
32 : km 5.29 - alt. 41 m - Turn sharp right onto Loverock Way
33 : km 5.47 - alt. 42 m - Turn left onto Clandeboye Road
34 : km 5.72 - alt. 47 m - Turn left onto Clandeboye Road
35 : km 5.87 - alt. 42 m - Turn left onto West Circular Road, A2
36 : km 6.77 - alt. 41 m - Enter roundabout
37 : km 7.93 - alt. 32 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto South Circular Road, A2
38 : km 8.19 - alt. 25 m - Turn right
39 : km 8.25 - alt. 26 m - Turn sharp left
40 : km 8.27 - alt. 26 m - Turn sharp right
41 : km 8.53 - alt. 24 m - Turn slight right onto South Circular Road, A2
42 : km 8.79 - alt. 23 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto South Circular Road, A2
43 : km 8.89 - alt. 22 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
44 : km 9.45 - alt. 16 m - Turn right onto Fairfield Road
45 : km 9.54 - alt. 14 m - Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue
46 : km 9.63 - alt. 14 m - Turn right onto Fairfield Road
47 : km 9.66 - alt. 15 m - Turn left onto Broadway
48 : km 10.49 - alt. 16 m - Turn sharp right onto Hazeldene Avenue
E : km 10.71 - alt. 16 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Ballymacormick Point

Departure from North Down

This rocky outcrop along the shores of Belfast Lough, on the west side of Groomsport is covered in gorse and shrubs, good for rough walking, and for spotting birds, flowers and foxes.
Ballymacormick is just on the edge of Belfast Lough, so there are interesting views north and west.

Orlock Point

Departure from North Down

The Rocky outcrops of Orlock Point contain a mosaic of semi-natural habitats which support a rich diversity of plants and animals. The walk affords stunning views of the Copeland Islands and out across the Irish Sea towards Scotland. The area is steeped in archaeology and history, with evidence of Vikings, smugglers and World War II defences.

Clandeboye Way - Helen's Bay to Whitespots Country Park Trail

Departure from North Down

The Clandeboye Way is a great off road walk through a variety of landscapes with lots to see along the way. Of historical interest is Helen’s Tower and the old Leadmines at Whitespots Country Park. The path leads through old laneways, some farm tracks and woodland paths.

Donaghadee - Ulster Scots

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Scrabo Hill - Newtownards

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Holywood to Orlock - North Down Coastal Path

Departure from North Down

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