A coast redwood stands among estate exotics in the wooded glen above Belfast Lough, near Bangor, County Down. Free.
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- 20 Jun 2026
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
Northern Ireland Transit
Off-mainland routes through Northern Ireland glens and estate parks. Follow regional council and Forest Service road signage.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
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About this place
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Crawfordsburn Country Park sits on the southern shore of Belfast Lough in County Down, with a wooded glen, a waterfall and beaches at Helen's Bay. Among the tall exotic trees planted by the former Sharman Crawford estate owners is a solitary coast redwood, standing in the glen south of the burn. Free to visit.
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