Ballyholme, a coastal region in Bangor, Northern Ireland, presents a diverse landscape well-suited for outdoor activities. Its geography features Ballyholme Beach with its accessible promenade, the rugged Ballymacormick Point, and connections to the extensive North Down Coastal Path. These natural elements provide varied terrain for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and hiking.
For those seeking outdoor activities, Ballyholme offers a range of options. More than 10 routes are available across several sports…
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14
riders
106km
06:18
480m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1
riders
32.5km
02:02
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.5km
01:48
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
85.1km
04:57
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
27.1km
01:09
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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124
riders
73.3km
03:09
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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95
riders
49.1km
02:03
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55
riders
66.1km
02:59
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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31
hikers
8.13km
02:06
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.75km
01:13
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
14.1km
03:37
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
hikers
4.29km
01:06
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
runners
6.87km
00:45
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
6.80km
00:42
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.4km
01:11
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
7.60km
00:47
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ballyholme offers various outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Hiking. The region features 15 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.62 stars from more than 7,000 visitors.
Ballyholme and the surrounding area provide coastal roads and paths suitable for road cycling. Routes offer diverse scenery and varied terrain. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Ballyholme guide.
Touring cyclists can explore routes around Ballyholme, including a 20.2-mile (32.5 km) loop from Bangor to Helen's Tower. This route is rated as moderate and features varied terrain and scenic views. More options are detailed in the Cycling around Ballyholme guide.
Ballyholme Beach features a promenade approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long, suitable for jogging. The North Down Coastal Path also provides options for longer jogging distances. Further details are available in the Running Trails around Ballyholme guide.
Hiking options include the Ballyholme Beach promenade and trails around Ballymacormick Point. The North Down Coastal Path offers longer journeys with diverse coastal landscapes. The Hiking around Ballyholme guide provides more information.
Ballyholme offers easy hiking routes, including the Ballyholme Beach promenade. The Easy hikes around Ballyholme guide lists accessible options for various skill levels.
Key natural features include Ballyholme Beach, a sandy crescent about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long, and Ballymacormick Point, a wilder area with gorse scrub and rocky shores. The North Down Coastal Path also runs through the area, offering scenic coastal views.
The Ballyholme Beach promenade provides a flat, accessible route suitable for family walks and leisurely strolls. Easy hiking and cycling routes are also available for families. Specific family-friendly options can be found within the various sport guides.
Ballyholme is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 7,000 visitors exploring its routes. The 15 available routes have received an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Ballyholme, including Road Cycling Routes around Ballyholme, Cycling around Ballyholme, Running Trails around Ballyholme, Hiking around Ballyholme, and Easy hikes around Ballyholme.
General tourism information for Ballyholme and the wider area can be found on the Ards and North Down Borough Council website. The official website is ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.
For visitor information related to Ballyholme and the surrounding area, a relevant contact number is +4430001333. This number can provide assistance for inquiries about the locality.

