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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
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Fullest around 01:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 15:00
- 60% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 5 boats
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