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J5182 : The North Down Coastal Path at Ballyholme

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

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The North Down Coastal Path at Ballyholme

The path at Ballyholme beach on the eastern side of Bangor. Here walkers can choose between a wide promenade or (at low tide) the beach.

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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Grid Square: J5182, 264 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
Place (from Tags): Bangor Ballyholme Beach Ballyholme Bay
Primary Subject of Photo: Path
Subject Location: Irish: J 5150 8229 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:39.9563N 5:39.1606W
Camera Location: Irish: J 5146 8233
View Direction: Southeast (about 135 degrees)