J4079 : The North Down Coastal Path at Holywood

taken 1 year ago, near to Cultra, Co Down, Northern Ireland

The North Down Coastal Path at Holywood
The North Down Coastal Path at Holywood
The shoreline and coastal path at Holywood. Walkers can choose from either the beach or raised concrete path to walk on from here. This is the view towards Cultra.
The North Down Coastal Path

The North Down Coastal Path extends for some 16 miles between Holywood and Orlock in north County Down. Although it has always been possible to walk the entire route along the shoreline, prior to 1970 much of the area was still in private ownership. In the 1960s, the government, local councils and National Trust worked to together to get the path fully accessible and opened to all. This included, in many places, extensive works to create concrete and tarmac routes over what was the natural environment between Holywood and Bangor. Beyond Bangor it remains much wilder and unspoilt, particularly on the sections at Ballymacormick Point and Orlock. It was formally opened in 1971.

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Date Taken
Monday, 30 January, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 31 January, 2023
Geographical Context
Coastal  Paths  Suburb, Urban fringe  Estuary, Marine 
Place (from Tags)
Holywood 
Primary Subject of Photo
Path  Beach 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 4024 7978 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:38.7997N 5:49.6951W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 3994 7953
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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Coastal Path  North Down Coastal Path  Holywood 

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