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Crawfordsburn Beach is a pleasant, sandy beach flanked by rocks and backed by Crawfordsburn Country Park. The beach offers views out across Belfast Lough towards Carrickfergus and is gently sloped, making it an ideal spot for bathing. However, visitors are advised to take note of a safety warning sign before entering the water.
The beach is not particularly wide, and the sand almost disappears at high tide. At low tide, there are many opportunities to explore rockpools in search of marine wildlife. A pathway runs behind the beach, in front of the wooded country park, which offers plenty of wonderful opportunities for walking through the tranquil woods and features a stunning waterfall.
Crawfordsburn Country Park offers woodland, ponds, meadows, and marked trails. There is free parking at the country park, as well as public toilets and a café. Further facilities, including a golf course and a railway station with frequent services to Belfast, can be found in the nearby town of Helen's Bay and in Crawfordsburn village, about half a mile from the beach.
For more extensive facilities, Bangor is just a few miles east of the beach. Visitors can also explore the nearby town of Helen's Bay and Crawfordsburn village for additional amenities and services.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 25% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 86% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Crawfordsburn Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:14 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:10 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Shops
Parking available in the country park though there is a charge.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 13 miles north as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 13 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 16 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 43 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 35 miles by road.
around 30 miles south as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
Location: Crawfordsburn
Coordinates: 54°40'3"N 5°43'19"W
Mapcode: IRL XR.63TH
What 3 Words: goofy.trembles.intensely
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: BT19 1XL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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