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J5283 : The North Down Coastal Path at Ballymacormick Point

taken 2 years ago, near to Groomsport, Co Down, Northern Ireland

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The North Down Coastal Path at Ballymacormick Point

The path at Ballymacormick Point Link

. This is a National Trust owned part of the path and it extends for around 1.5 miles between Groomsport and Ballyholme beach. Here, Bangor can be seen in the distance.

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.

See Link for further information and maps.

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Grid Square: J5283, 56 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Rossographer (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 13 February, 2023 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 15 February, 2023
Geographical Context: Coastal Paths
Primary Subject of Photo: Path
Place (from Tags): Ballymacormick Point
Subject Location: Irish: J 5265 8373 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:40.7110N 5:38.0471W
Camera Location: Irish: J 5265 8374
View Direction: South-southwest (about 202 degrees)