Ballymacormick Point Walk
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.
Technical sheet No. 30022436
Calculated time: 1h30[?] 
Distance : 5.35 km
Vertical gain : 4 m
Vertical drop : 6 m
Highest point : 10 m
Lowest point : 1 m 
Difficulty : Easy
Back to starting point : Yes
Walking
Location : North Down
Starting point : N 54.667934° / W 5.636401° 
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Description
Start : Banks Car Park at Ballyholme Bay. (BT20 5EG) on Bank Lane.
(D/A) From Banks Car Park at Ballyholme Bay walk towards the beach.
(1) Then turn right and follow the Ballymacormick Point Track along the coast until reach Groomsport Harbor.
(2) Retrace now your steps to get back to our starting point. (D/A)
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Banks Car Park at Ballyholme Bay
1 : km 0.13 - alt. 3 m - Ballymacormick Point Track
2 : km 2.69 - alt. 4 m - Groomsport Harbor
D/A : km 5.35 - alt. 4 m - Banks Car Park at Ballyholme Bay
Useful Information
Start : Banks Car Park at Ballyholme Bay. (BT20 5EG) on Bank Lane.
Driving to the start : Ballymacormick Point can be accessed from either Groomsport Harbour or Ballyholme Bay, by following the North Down Coastal Path/Ulster Way. There are stunning views across Belfast Lough to Carrickfergus and as far as the Mull of Galloway on a clear day.
Terrain : Rocky coastal path and footpath
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : There are no shops or toilet facilities on site. There are a number of shops, cafes restaurants and toilet facilities in Groomsport.
Dog Policy : Dogs must be kept under close control
Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
During the walk or to do/see around
Visitors will see plenty of birds throughout the year. The coastline supports a range of waterbirds including brent geese which come here in winter from their breeding grounds in Arctic Canada. Both shelduck and oystercatcher breed and you may even catch a glimpse of a seal hauled out on the rocks.
For more information on Ballymacormick Point, contact the National Trust on (028) 4278 7769.
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