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Helen's Bay is a popular sandy beach backed by the town of the same name and a golf course, and bordered by the picturesque Grey Point. The village of Helen's Bay was built in the mid-19th century after the construction of the Belfast and County Down Railway, with aspirations of becoming a luxury holiday resort for visitors from the city.
The closest city to Helen's Bay is Bangor, but it is also close to Belfast, making it very popular with day trippers. The railway station is only about 500 meters from the beach, providing easy access for visitors.
The sands at Helen's Bay shelve gently into the sea and the water is very clean, making this a good destination for summer bathing. The beach is considered to be one of the best in the Belfast area, but this means it can get quite busy at peak times.
The local area is a haven for wildlife. Visitors can look out over Belfast Bay for seals and porpoises which can sometimes be spotted off-shore. During the summer months, eider ducks and terns can be spotted in the surrounding area. In winter, wading birds make their home here.
The beach is backed by Helen's Bay Golf Club, and also by Crawfordsburn County Park where visitors can enjoy tranquil footpaths leading through fields and wooded areas. The park boasts a spectacular waterfall. There is a car park along Grey Point, about 100 meters from the beach, and public toilets are also located here. Visitors can also explore Grey Point Fort, a gun emplacement built in 1904 and improved during the Second World War, which is home to a small museum.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 64% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 89% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 16mph | |
The tide at Helen's Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:10 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:31 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Parking available - a charge applies.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 12 miles north as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 14 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 16 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 42 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 34 miles by road.
around 30 miles south as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 31 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 54 miles by road.
Location: Helen's Bay
Coordinates: 54°40'24"N 5°44'15"W
Mapcode: IRL XR.20PZ
What 3 Words: merely.chess.universally
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 1LD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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