On the Water
Bathing waters in Ards and North Down.
There are currently 9 designated sites in the Borough and the Council acts as beach operator for 7 of the bathing waters.
- Ballyholme
- Ballywalter
- Brompton
- Cloughey
- Donaghadee
- Groomsport
- Millisle
The Northern Ieland bathing seasons runs from June to September. To learn more about Bathing Water Quality, please visit Bathing Water Quality - Ards and North Down Borough Council
Note: The Council does not act as beach operator for Helen's Bay and Crawfordsburn: these are managed by NIEA.
Find the Designated Bathing Areas in our Borough
Canoe Access Points and Canoe Trails in Ards and North Down
