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Activity: Walking
Distance: 11.08 km
Calculated time: 3h 20
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 55 m
Vertical drop: - 53 m
Highest point: 57 m
Lowest point: 1 m

District: North Down
Start/End: N 54.661168° / W 5.661882°
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Description

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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/E : km 0 - alt. 13 m - Start on Hamilton Road, B197
2 : km 0.27 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto Donaghadee Road, B21
3 : km 0.42 - alt. 19 m - Turn right onto Clifton Road
4 : km 0.43 - alt. 19 m - Turn right onto High Street, B21
5 : km 0.82 - alt. 4 m - Turn slight left onto Bridge Street
6 : km 0.88 - alt. 4 m - Keep right onto Bridge Street
7 : km 1.11 - alt. 4 m - Keep right onto Queen's Parade
8 : km 1.35 - alt. 6 m - Turn left onto Tennyson Avenue
9 : km 1.36 - alt. 6 m - Turn left
10 : km 1.36 - alt. 6 m - Turn right
11 : km 1.38 - alt. 5 m - Turn left
12 : km 1.39 - alt. 4 m - Turn left
13 : km 1.41 - alt. 3 m - Turn sharp left
14 : km 1.67 - alt. 2 m - Turn left
15 : km 1.72 - alt. 5 m - Turn right
16 : km 3.1 - alt. 3 m - Turn right
17 : km 3.13 - alt. 2 m - Keep right
18 : km 4.86 - alt. 52 m - Turn sharp left onto Crawfordsburn Road
19 : km 5.66 - alt. 37 m - Turn right
20 : km 6.08 - alt. 51 m - Keep left onto West Circular Road
21 : km 6.38 - alt. 45 m - Turn left
22 : km 6.4 - alt. 42 m - Turn sharp left
23 : km 6.45 - alt. 40 m - Turn left onto Belfast Road
24 : km 7.67 - alt. 24 m - Keep right onto Abbey Street
25 : km 7.68 - alt. 24 m - Turn right onto Newtownards Road, A21
26 : km 7.9 - alt. 30 m - Turn right
27 : km 7.98 - alt. 28 m - Keep right
28 : km 8.1 - alt. 28 m - Turn sharp right
29 : km 8.12 - alt. 30 m - Turn sharp left
30 : km 8.46 - alt. 29 m - Turn left
31 : km 8.49 - alt. 29 m - Turn left
32 : km 8.52 - alt. 30 m - Keep right
33 : km 8.55 - alt. 29 m - Turn slight left onto Castle Park Road
34 : km 9.03 - alt. 17 m - Turn right
35 : km 9.05 - alt. 17 m - Turn right
36 : km 9.09 - alt. 17 m - Turn left
37 : km 9.12 - alt. 17 m - Turn right onto Castle Park Road
38 : km 9.28 - alt. 14 m - Turn right onto Gransha Road
39 : km 9.79 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto Fairfield Road
40 : km 9.91 - alt. 15 m - Turn left onto Broadway
41 : km 10.4 - alt. 18 m - Turn right onto Moira Drive
42 : km 10.96 - alt. 14 m - Turn right onto Hamilton Road, B197
43 : km 11.07 - alt. 13 m - Turn right onto Prospect Road
S/E : km 11.08 - alt. 13 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.

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.

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.

Donaghadee - Ulster Scots

Discover the town of Donaghadee his harbour and his points of interest. Half along the see and half in town, this Walk will delight everyone.

Scrabo Hill - Newtownards

The walk takes in the summit of Scrabo Hill and the famous Scrabo Tower built in 1857, one of Ireland’s best known landmarks. The views over Strangford Lough and North Down are some of the finest in the country. The walk then descends to the disused sandstone quarries which provided building stone since Anglo-Norman times. The old quarries have major geological importance and have been designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest.

Blackhead path and Blackhead Lighthouse

Departure from Carrickfergus

This seaside walk goes from Whitehead Boat Club to and around Blackhead. The path runs northeast from Whitehead and is lined by interesting wildlife habitats including grassland, woodland (known locally as the ‘Magic Forest’) and a rocky shoreline. The Lough itself is an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) famed for its bird population.

Holywood to Orlock - North Down Coastal Path

Departure from North Down

North Down Coastal Path extends from Holywood in the west to Orlock in the east. The path passes through coastline and parkland. Historic relics and flora and fauna are found in abundance, including the grey seals which can be spotted offshore.