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North Down Coastal Path (Ulster Way Section)

Hiking Hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 20.22 km
Elevation gain 596 m
Elevation loss 594 m
Altitude minimum 1 m
Altitude maximum 23 m
Altitude Start 4 m
Altitude End 2 m
Estimated hiking time 5 h 10 min
Difficulty Hard

20.22 km loop hiking starting from Holywood. Elevation gain is 596 m, with altitude ranging from 1 m to 23 m. Estimated time: 5 h 10 min. Starting town: Holywood (Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, Royaume-Uni).

This hike includes 1 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 45 m across 1.03 km, with an average slope of 4.4%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 20.26 km): +45 m over 1.03 km, average slope 4.4%

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