Top Things to do in County Down
10 Beaches in County Down That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Down, United Kingdom including Ballywalter Beach, Ballyhornan Beach, Cranfield Beach, Cloughey Bay Beach, Crawfordsburn Beach, Dundrum Bay, Helen's Bay beach, Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve, Ballyholme Beach, Tyrella Beach.
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1. Ballywalter Beach
2. Ballyhornan Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ballyhornan is a sandy beach surrounded by cliffs. It is located on the Lecale Way and the Ballyhornan Coastal Path goes to the south. Guns Island lies just in the bay. On the horizon it is possible to see the Isle of Man. The beach is popular with canoe & kayakers as it is on the South East Coast Canoe Trail.
3. Cranfield Beach
4. Cloughey Bay Beach
5. Crawfordsburn Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Anto_L69 - Bangor, United Kingdom
One of several great beaches in the area. Backs onto the wonderful Crawfordsburn Country Park with many walks, ample parking, public toilets and a cafe. The beach sits on the North Down Coastal Path which provides a beautiful walk from Hollywood to Bangor. There is a massive green area for families to picnic and BBQ and on warm days there's usually an ice cream van there.
6. Dundrum Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By frankm654 - Banbridge, United Kingdom
I like to travel to Dundrum in my camper and chill out. After a visit to dog friendly Paws fur Tea cafe I park up at the other side of Dundrum at the park grassy picnic area and walk along to the fishermens cottages or just around the housing area at the waters side. I have been along the bay at the Newcastle side as well. It is a quieter spot than Newcastle and an enjoyable area tu chill out fur an evening. Highly recommended.
7. Helen's Bay beach
8. Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By james_m186470 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Just about 1km outside Comber, County Down on the road to Newtownards turn right -it's signposted-just keep going but take care-road narrows! at end good parking + toilets. Take in the peace of this view-relax, look and listen-your pulse will slow and your bp will fall-great place for a relaxing picnic-gulls help to clear up!-Walk along the causeway-check tide times for Comber on line just in case!-the island is called Rough Island and the walk round it's easy-about 15 mins-it's actually a Neolithic settlement from 5000 years ago-vikings raided this coast hence the name of the lough-Strangford-the strang fiord-very strong currents at mouth of lough-you can find flint arrowheads on the beach here-great place for dogs-or flying kites!-birdwatchers paradise-if picnics aren't you eat in Comber-The Georgian House in the Square is good for lunch-anyway enjoy your visit and come back again-James Myers
9. Ballyholme Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By nialuaninis - Bangor, United Kingdom
Beautiful walk along Bangor esplanade. Lovely view out to sea. Plenty of coffee shops to stop and have a break. You can bring your dog.
10. Tyrella Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By markusTyrone
Decided to go here instead of the busy North Coast and was pleased with the choice. Car park busy but was able to get parked. Toilets a bit smelly and hand dryer was not working; our councils really need to understand the importance of clean toilets for tourist/visitors and the impression it leaves on the location. Beach itself is great and nice and clean with lifeguards on duty. Plenty of room to socially distance and it was mostly filled with families so no yobbos thank goodness. Sun was out with blue skies so really a perfect day to have a picnic and chill out. I will go back and the drive up the coast past St. John's Point and up to Strangford is ideallic.
