Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via North Ulster Coastal Path

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Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via North Ulster Coastal Path

Moderate

173

runners

Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via North Ulster Coastal Path

01:23

13.3km

100m

Running

Embark on the Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via the North Ulster Coastal Path for a moderately challenging jogging experience along the stunning North Down coastline. This route covers 8.3 miles (13.3 km) with an elevation gain of 314 feet (96 metres), taking about 1 hour and 23 minutes…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.67 km

Beach at Crawfordsburn Country Park

Highlight • Trail

A flat trail will take you along the beautiful sandy shoreline of Crawfordsburn Country Park. You can enjoy some spectacular scenery right toward Belfast Lough and left toward the magnificent Crawfordsburn House.

Tip by

5.65 km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here a rocky outcrop provides some excellent views east toward Crawfordsburn Country Park and west toward Helen's Bay Beach, and, on a clear day, all the way to Belfast.

Tip by

6.66 km

Grey Point Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive fort was built in the 20th century and is one of the best preserved forts in the British Isles! It played a huge role in the defenses of Belfast during WW1 & WW2.

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.48 km

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.43 km