Coastal Route

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Creation

28 May 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 10.40 km
Calculated time: 3h 05
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 32 m
Vertical drop: - 32 m
Highest point: 36 m
Lowest point: 1 m

District: North Down
Start/End: N 54.662031° / W 5.663331°
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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/E : km 0 - alt. 15 m - Start on Springfield Road
2 : km 0.1 - alt. 16 m - Turn right onto Prospect Road
3 : km 0.19 - alt. 13 m - Turn right onto Hamilton Road, B197
4 : km 0.2 - alt. 13 m - Turn left
5 : km 0.41 - alt. 12 m - Keep right
6 : km 0.61 - alt. 14 m - Turn sharp left onto Castle Street
7 : km 0.62 - alt. 14 m - Turn right onto Castle Park Road
8 : km 1.28 - alt. 29 m - Turn right onto Castle Park Avenue
9 : km 1.47 - alt. 18 m - Keep right onto Castle Park Avenue
10 : km 1.49 - alt. 18 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Abbey Street, A2
11 : km 1.64 - alt. 20 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Abbey Street, A2
12 : km 1.77 - alt. 23 m - Turn right
13 : km 1.79 - alt. 23 m - Turn left onto Abbey Street, A2
14 : km 1.99 - alt. 24 m - Turn left onto Brunswick Road, B20
15 : km 2.85 - alt. 34 m - Keep right onto Brunswick Road, B20
16 : km 2.87 - alt. 34 m - At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Glen Road
17 : km 3.14 - alt. 25 m - Turn left
18 : km 3.15 - alt. 25 m - Turn left
19 : km 3.24 - alt. 21 m - Keep right
20 : km 3.54 - alt. 4 m - Turn right
21 : km 3.65 - alt. 5 m - Keep left
22 : km 4.06 - alt. 3 m - Keep right onto Brompton Road
23 : km 4.06 - alt. 3 m - Turn sharp right
24 : km 4.89 - alt. 5 m - Turn left
25 : km 4.95 - alt. 2 m - Turn right
26 : km 5.2 - alt. 3 m - Turn left
27 : km 5.66 - alt. 4 m - Turn right onto Bridge Street, B20
28 : km 5.69 - alt. 4 m - Keep left onto Bridge Street
29 : km 5.72 - alt. 3 m - Turn slight left onto Quay Street
30 : km 7.5 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Ballyholme Road, B197
31 : km 8.32 - alt. 2 m - Turn right
32 : km 8.51 - alt. 6 m - Turn left onto Groomsport Road, B511
33 : km 8.84 - alt. 7 m - Turn sharp left onto Windmill Road
34 : km 8.84 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Groomsport Road, B511
35 : km 9.4 - alt. 10 m - Turn slight right onto Donaghadee Road, B21
36 : km 9.94 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto Hamilton Road, B197
37 : km 10.21 - alt. 13 m - Turn left onto Prospect Road
38 : km 10.3 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto Springfield Road
S/E : km 10.4 - alt. 15 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.