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Brompton Bay

Free admission

Brompton Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Bangor West · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Brompton Bay is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 54.6679°, -5.6850°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Brompton Bicycle Limited, trading as Brompton, is a British manufacturer of folding bicycles based in Greenford, London. The Brompton folding bicycle and accessories are the company's core product, noted for its self-supporting compact size when stored. All available models of the folding bicycle are based on the same hinged frame and ETRTO 35-349 mm (16-inch) tyre size. Components are added, removed, or replaced by titanium parts to form the many variations. The modular design has remained fundamentally unchanged since the original patent was filed by Andrew Ritchie in 1979, with small details being refined by continual improvement. Ritchie was awarded the 2009 Prince Philip Designers Prize for work on the bicycle. Brompton is the largest volume bicycle manufacturer in Britain, producing approximately 50,000 bicycles each year. The company's bicycles are also available for hire.

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Background

Architecture

All Brompton folding bicycle models share the same curved frame, consisting of a hinged main tube, pivoting rear triangle, fork, and hinged handle-bar stem. The main tube and stem are made of steel in most models. The rear triangle and fork are either steel or titanium, depending on model. The T line introduced in 2022 has an all-titanium frame and other lightweight components. Steel sections are joined by brazing rather than welding. Wheel rim size is 349 mm, carrying tyres with 16″ tread diameter. The handlebars and some peripheral components are aluminium. A Brompton bicycle uses over 1,200 individual pieces, many of which are specific to Brompton. In comparison, a simple single-speed…

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Coordinates
54.6679, -5.6850
Postcode
BT20 3LF
Parliamentary constituency
North Down
Established
1976
Nearest railway station
Bangor West1.1 km
Opening
24/7

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brompton Bay?
Brompton Bay is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT20 3LF).
When was Brompton Bay built?
Built or established in 1976.
Is Brompton Bay free to visit?
Yes, Brompton Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Brompton Bay?
The nearest railway station is Bangor West, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT20 3LF.