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Walks from Holywood, County Down

📍 Northern Ireland
🌿 Lough shore, wooded hillside, coastal farmland, country park
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Holywood is one of Northern Ireland’s most prosperous and attractive small towns — a village of independent shops and restaurants on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, just six miles from Belfast city centre by train. The North Down Coastal Path heads east along the lough shore, and the wooded Holywood Hills rise behind.

A beautifully situated and well-served village with outstanding restaurants and direct train access from Belfast, Holywood is one of the most enjoyable and accessible walking bases in County Down — the North Down Coastal Path is on the doorstep.

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At a Glance

Walks available0 routes
DifficultyEasy
Best monthsYear-round
TerrainLough shore, wooded hillside, coastal farmland, country park
CountyCounty Down
Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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Holywood, County Down
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Town car parks. Holywood station (Belfast Central–Bangor line)

Food & Drink

The Noble, Fontana restaurant, The Dirty Duck pub

Notable Walks Nearby

  • North Down Coastal Path east to Bangor
  • Holywood Hills & Redburn Country Park
  • Cultra & Ulster Folk Museum grounds
  • Helen’s Bay via the shore
  • Craigavad & Seahill circular
  • Scrabo Hill (nearby)
  • All County Down towns →

🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around Holywood is covered by OS OS NI Discovery 15. Recommended for all routes in this area.

View OS Map Guide

Long Distance Trails Nearby

  • North Down Coastal Path

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