Walking Time
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Walking can be the very best way to explore the coastline, countryside, towns and villages, giving you access to stunning views, quiet lanes and wildlife.
The coastal path with its 16 miles of unspoilt coastline runs from its eastern boundary at Holywood, through Bangor to Portavoe, just south of Groomsport offering short gentle rambles to long distance treks.
The Crawfordsburn area contains lots of great walks including the Meadow Walk that takes in wildflower meadows, the Glen Walk, the Capper trail that includes the historical Helens Tower and The Bayburn Trail which is a historical trail beginning in Crawfordsburn village.
There’s also Cairn Wood/Ballysallagh and Redburn Country Park in the area that also offer a great choice of walks.
We have created a series of self-guided walks covering a variety of interests from Christian Heritage to natural history, and for those who may want a bit more structure we also have a programme of guided walking tours taking place throughout the year, each delivered by experts in their subject area, these are bookable through the Bangor Tourist Information Centre.