Can you swim in Helens Bay beach?
Can you swim in Helens Bay beach?
With its’ gently shelving sand it is a super training ground for swimmers and triathletes as well as for family swimming. (There is a patch of sea grass one will hit in the middle at low tide which can be disconcerting to swim through and seems to always get trapped in goggle straps.
Is Helen’s Bay open?
Opening Times * * Park open all year round for pedestrian access. Car Parking is available at the Main Car Park, exit road lay bay, Fort Road Car Park, Grey Point Fort and Sea Park, Coastguard Avenue. Opening Hours 2021/22: 09:00 – 19:00 1st March to 30th April.
Does Helens Bay have toilets?
Helen’s Bay Beach is one of two excellent beaches found in Crawfordsburn Country Park. These beautiful sandy beaches are by far the best within the Belfast area and as such are exceptionally popular and well used. There are disabled toilets and disabled parking a short distance from the beach.
Is Helens Bay Safe?
2021 bathing water compliance
| Bathing water | Compliance level |
|---|---|
| Helen’s Bay | Excellent |
| Crawfordsburn | Excellent |
| Groomsport | Excellent |
| Millisle | Excellent |
Why is Helens Bay called that?
History. The village is named after Helen Blackwood, Baroness Dufferin and Claneboye (née Sheridan), who owned Clandeboye Estate and was the mother of Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava.
Are dogs allowed on Helens Bay beach?
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead.
Why is Helens Bay called Helens Bay?
Are there beaches in Belfast?
Belfast is the perfect base to explore the many beaches around the area with your family. If you have more time on your hands, it is also worth visiting the North Coast beaches which are about a 90-minute drive from the city.
Is Tyrella beach Open?
* The beach is open every day of the year. Beach centre open and life guards on duty during the Bathing Season, weekends from Easter and daily during July and August.
How far is the sea from Belfast?
Depending on where you are in the city, the closest beach to Belfast is either Helen’s Bay Beach (20-minute drive from City Hall) or Crawfordsburn Beach (25-minute drive from City Hall).
Is there toilets on Tyrella Beach?
The beach boasts a car free zone, off-beach parking facilities and a lifeguard on duty for safe bathing in the summer months and holidays. There is also a tourist information centre nearby offering advice to visitors on the immediate and surrounding area. Facilities include wheelchair access and toilets on site.
