With 3.5 km of beautiful beaches and riverside walks, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat for all the family.
The tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens are a must for anyone needing a break from the city life. There are two beautiful beaches and a coastal path provides spectacular views of Belfast Lough. Don’t forget to visit the impressive viaduct and stunning waterfall before your leave.
The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including hedgehogs; rabbits; badgers; a large rookery and jays in the wooded glen; grey wagtails and dippers along the streams; and seals, herons, shags, guillemots and, in winter, Brent geese can be seen when walking along the Park’s coastal path.
It’s easy to see understand why this is Northern Ireland’s most popular Country Park.
9:00am – 4:30pm 1st November to 28th February
9.00am – 7:00pm 1st March – 30th April
9:00am – 9:00pm 1st May to 30th September
9.00am – 7:00pm 1st October to 31st October.
By Road
Follow the A2 from Belfast to Bangor. Crawfordsburn Country Park is signposted from the Junction at Ballyrobert.
By Train
Board the Belfast to Bangor train at Lanyon Place Train Station in Belfast. Depart at ‘Helen’s Bay’ and the Park is a short walk from the station.
By Bus
You need to take the Ulsterbus service ‘502’ that runs between Belfast – Holywood – Bangor. You can board the bus in Belfast at the Laganside Buscentre. Get off the bus in Crawfordsburn and follow the signs for the Park.