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Ballyholme Beach is a mile-long sandy bay situated within the town of Bangor, an eastern suburb of which it forms a part. The beach is a crescent-shaped bay with a number of interesting rock pools at either end. The strand stretches for slightly over one kilometer and is interspersed by a number of wooden groynes. For most of its length, Ballyholme beach is backed by a sea wall, with a walking promenade above it.
The beach and promenade offer excellent views of the surrounding hilly coastline and the town of Bangor. This is especially the case at night when the lights of the city reflect beautifully on the water. Sailing is a popular pastime here, with the Ballyholme Yacht Club located at the western end of the beach. A car park can be found at the end of Bank Lane at the eastern end of the beach, as well as public toilets and a small children’s play area. The beach can be accessed down a short ramp.
Visitors to Ballyholme Beach can enjoy a range of activities, including swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking. The centre of Bangor is about 1 kilometre west of the beach and offers many facilities to visitors, including a train station with frequent services to Belfast. Safety information about bathing is signposted on the beach between June and September.
Located at the end of Ballyholme beach is the National Trust Nature Reserve of Ballymacormick Point, with a walk that leads to the beautiful seaside village of Groomsport. The beach is a short distance from the town centre of Bangor, making it an ideal destination for those looking to combine a day at the beach with the amenities of a larger town.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 93% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 58% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
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The tide at Ballyholme Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:31 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:23 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Parking available next to the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 18 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
around 26 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 26 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 29 miles south as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 29 miles south as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 31 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
Location: Bangor
Coordinates: 54°39'59"N 5°38'27"W
Mapcode: IRL XR.X3FX
What 3 Words: stale.vows.award
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Down
Country: Northern Ireland
Local Authority: North Down
Nearest postcode: BT20 5PD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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