Cregagh Glen
This route follows an attractive glen into the Castlereagh Hills with superb views over the city from the top.
| County | Distance | OS Map |
| Down | 1.5 miles | Sheet 15 + Belfast Street Finder |
| Nearest Town | Route Shape | RouteType |
| Cregagh, Castlereagh - Belfast | Linear | Hill, Riverside, Woodland |
| Terrain | Grid Reference (Start) | Grid Reference (Finish) |
| Unsurfaced paths, steep, steps | J363710 | J363710 |
| Point of Interest | Waterfalls in Cregagh Glen, Rath, farmland birds |
| Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | Other Area |
| Route Description | This is a linear route, which returns by way of the same path. Beginning at the entrance on the Upper Knockbreda Road, follow the path uphill through Cregagh Glen. The first part of this walk is through a picturesque wooded glen. At the top of the glen, cross under the Manse Road via a wooden walkway and into the grounds of Lisnabreeny House. Follow the lane along past the house and school, crossing the stile into the open field. Continue along the grass tracks climbing up to the left. This path may be wet and muddy in places throughout the year. Climb over a stile amongst the gorse, into another field. From here you will see a stand of mature trees marking the site of a former rath. Cross the field to explore the rath. Retrace your steps to the Manse Road, and down through the glen to the starting point. Care should be taken if crossing the Upper Knockbreda Rd - this is a busy dual carriageway. |
| Getting to the Start | Entrance on Upper Knockbreda Road A55, north of the Cregagh Road junction. Parking in adjacent streets. Metro Services 6, 30, 30A 31(Ormeau) |
| Facilities | None on site, refreshments available locally. |
| Accessible Toilet Facilities | No |
| Accessible Terrain | Unsurfaced paths, muddy in places, steep sections with steps. |
| Accessible Signage | No |
| Publication | A Walk in the Park, Belfast City Council |
| Publication Availability | Belfast City Council - 028 9066 2260 Castlereagh Borough Council - 028 9049 4637 |
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2 feedback comments have been left by readers about Cregagh Glen:
Lovely walk through a wooded glen which is quite steep and just perfect for our charity trek training. It is quite secluded and I would not like to do this walk alone.
My daughter and i enjoy the walk on a regular basis.it is a lovely area however some what neglected.new bridges were installed after the summer floods which was great but i regular tidy up and cutting back of overgrown foliage would make it safer.
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