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Creighton's Green Road Climb – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Sydenham

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Strandtown

Creighton's Green Road Climb – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Sydenham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

39

riders

Creighton's Green Road Climb – Helen's Bay Beach loop from Sydenham

02:14

46.8km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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After 10.7 km for 231 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.70 km

Sunset View from Holywood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely rest spot. The light seems to last forever over the hills.

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2

8.55 km

Creighton's Green Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Decent climb. Your reward is brilliant panoramic views of Belfast Lough below. Testy gradient From Holywood, but much easier drag up if approached from Newtownards / Scrabo Road.

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10.9 km

Creighton's Green Wood

Forest

4

19.9 km

Helen's Bay Beach

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Nice safe golden sandy beach with views across Belfast Lough to County Antrim. Great for swimming and dog walking. The coastal path round to Bangor can be cycled but is …

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5

26.4 km

McKee Clock Tower

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B

46.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

2.39 km

1.77 km

435 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

4.07 km

252 m

111 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Monday 29 June

19°C

13°C

90 %

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