Section 10 of 19, Ulster Way
Belfast to Groomsport
12.7 miles (20.4 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Access disputed on this route. On section 14 (Portstewart to Dungiven), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 180 m of climbing and 181 m of descent; highest point 13 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Belfast.
- Stations
- Belfast Lanyon Place, 420 m from the start. DirectionsBotanic, 920 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Gas Works, 390 m from the start. DirectionsCromac Place, 400 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 130 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 170 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 200 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Groomsport.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Bangor station, 4 km away (Directions).
Planning the Ulster Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 52%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (35%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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