This gentle walk through Crawfordsburn Country Park in Northern Ireland’s County Down includes sandy beaches, rocky shoreline, woodland, a historic fort and several beautiful meadows <\/p>

Stretching from two beautiful beaches on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, Crawfordsburn Country Park encompasses an impressive mix of landscapes.<\/p>\n

As well as the sandy beaches and rocky shoreline, there is mature woodland, a historic fort and several beautiful, flower-filled meadows that are simply radiant in early summer.<\/p>\n

The best way to explore the park is by following the circular Meadow Walk, the lengthiest signed trail at two miles long. This is the park\u2019s most varied route, visiting all its different habitats. There\u2019s also an optional coastal extension for anyone who prefers a longer outing.<\/p>\n

Discover more walks in Northern Ireland<\/h4>\n
Northern Ireland\u2019s countryside is a walker\u2019s paradise. From the drama of the Causeway Coast and County Down\u2019s Mourne Mountains to the serenity of Glenariff Forest Park and Belfast Caslte, here are some of the country\u2019s greatest walks.<\/p>\n
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Crawfordsburn Country Park walk<\/h2>\n
3.9 miles\/6.3km | 2.5 hours | easy | 115m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Crawfordsburn Visitor Centre<\/h4>\nStart at the park visitor centre, where you pick up signs indicating \u2028the route of the Meadow Walk. Begin by heading south towards the area known as The Glen. This is an enclave of undulating woodland that spans either side of Lorne Burn. The mature beech trees and burbling stream provide a peaceful haven for all sorts of woodland wildlife including badgers<\/a>, hedgehogs<\/a> and jays<\/a>.<\/p>\n
2. Lanyon\u2019s Viaduct<\/h4>\n
You get a view of Lanyon\u2019s Viaduct \u2013 a multi- arched railway bridge that dates from the 19th-century \u2013 before veering east towards two swathes of open grassland known as 21 Acres and Wildflower Meadow. Early summer is peak time for flora here, when a kaleidoscope of flowers are in bloom, with orchids prime among them. Butterflies and other insects take full advantage of the natural abundance, and it\u2019s a pleasure to linger amid such a thriving habitat.<\/p>\n
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Crawfordsburn Country Park walk<\/h2>\n
3.9 miles\/6.3km | 2.5 hours | easy | 115m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Starting Point<\/h4>\n
Crawfordsburn Country Park Visitor Centre<\/a>, Bridge Road South Helen\u2019s Bay, BT19 1JT.\u00a0Follow signs to the park from the A2 Belfast to Bangor road.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Discoverer 15<\/p>\n

Eat and drink<\/h4>\n
The park\u2019s excellent Woodland Caf\u00e9<\/a>, open daily from 10am to 4pm, is a perfect spot for lunches, teas and cakes.<\/p>\n

Crawfordsburn Country Park walk<\/h2>\n3.9 miles\/6.3km | 2.5 hours | easy | 115m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Map<\/h4>\nOS Discoverer 15<\/p>\n

Crawfordsburn Country Park walk<\/h2>\n
3.9 miles\/6.3km | 2.5 hours | easy | 115m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Discoverer 15<\/p>\n