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    Helen's Bay

    Crawfordsburn Country Park, Helen's Bay, Northern IrelandSea pool on Helen's Bay bathing waterPublic sea bathing

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    Helen's Bay is a sandy beach and identified bathing water in Crawfordsburn Country Park.

    Water
    Sea pool, Helen's Bay bathing water
    Entry
    Free
    Facilities
    Sandy beach, public pathway
    Managed by
    Northern Ireland Environment Agency

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Helen's Bay Beach is in Crawfordsburn Country Park, Helen's Bay, County Down.

    54.6755, -5.7360

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not bathe during or up to 48 hours after heavy or prolonged rainfall.

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    Questions about Helen's Bay

    Can you swim at Helen's Bay?

    Yes. Helen's Bay is an identified public bathing water. The bathing season runs from 1 June to 15 September.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Helen's Bay?

    Free

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