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Founded In 1881 - The oldest golf club in Ireland.

The path continuing around Craigavad. Here the path is old but again man-made as it follows an old promenade that has been constructed above the shoreline. It is in poor condition and prone to flooding as shown (see also J4281 : Treading the Narrow Path between the Royal Belfast Golf Course Wall and Belfast Lough). Royal... (more)

A rugged stretch of the North Down coast overlooking Belfast Lough. Known as the Gold Coast because of the large number of expensive houses, with cars to match, which have evolved in this highly desirable area over the decades.

The North Down Coastal Path near Craigavad. The no-nonsense fencing to the left is not, despite appearances, the perimeter of a p.o.w. camp, merely the boundary of the Royal Belfast Golf Club, the oldest in Ireland and founded in 1881.

The coastal path at Craigavad. The path at this point follows Station Road as, here at high tide, the shoreline is underwater.

A line of old railway sleepers, on the Bangor side of J4281 : Rock armour, Cultra/Craigavad, shoring part of the North Down coastal path.

The coastal path here follows the roadway on Station Road (it is possible to walk on the shoreline at low tide as well). This is the view towards Cultra.

This can be a difficult stretch at high water and a stiff north or north easterly wind.

One of the narrowest parts of the North Down coastal path as it passes the boundary wall of Royal Belfast Golf Club. Belfast Lough is just out of picture to the left.

Framed by trees the North Down Coastal Path winds its way towards Holywood.