
Helen's Bay to Whitespots
The routes extends from Helen's Bay along Clandeboye Avenue - a former coach lane for the Marquess of Clandeboye Estate - now a tranquil woodland corridor. The route passes historical gardens and woodlands (the largest broadleaved woodland in NI) as well as Helen's Tower, and ends at Whitespots Country Park.
County
Down
Distance
8 miles
OS Map
Sheet 15 of OS Northern Ireland Discovery Series
Nearest Town
Helens' Bay near Crawfordsburn
Route Shape
Linear
Route Type
Woodland
Terrain
Stone paths
Grid Reference (Start)
J458821
Grid Reference (End)
J497764
Point of Interest
Helen's Tower, broadleaved woodland, leadmines
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
Beginning at Helen's Bay Station (if you are arriving by train) or at the public car park, follow the Clandeboye Avenue route, a tranquil woodland corridor. This linear route will eventually exit at the main A2 Belfast to Bangor Road. Cross the road carefully and continue along the path on the opposite side. It winds for 5 miles through Clandeboye Estate, eventually arriving at Helen's Tower. Beyond here the path passes into Whitespots Country Park (Ards Borough Council) famous for its leadmines and terminates at the Somme Heritage Centre. You can pick up a bus here on the Newtownards to Bangor Road.
Getting to the Start
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Facilities
Toilets, accomodation and refreshments are available all the way along the walk including the villages and towns of Holywood, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, Helen's Bay & Groomsport.
Publication
No publication at present
Publication Availability
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