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Ballyholme Bay
Drop anchor in Ballyholme Bay, a sheltered spot tucked just east of Bangor on the southern shores of Belfast Lough. The sandy beach stretches over a kilometre, backed by a quiet residential suburb, with Ballyholme Yacht Club keeping things lively on the shoreline. It's a pleasant spot to swing on the hook with easy views across the Lough toward the Antrim hills.
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Marinas and anchorages near Ballyholme Bay · times are dock to dock
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Popular Times
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- Busiest on Sundays
- Busiest around 15:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 15:00
- 58% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~10h
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