Lagan Towpath
The Lagan Valley Regional Park is a beautiful corridor of greenery springing from the southern districts of Belfast City. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it has at its heart the River Lagan and the Lagan Canal. Using the Lagan Valley Towpath, walkers can follow this historic waterway for 11 miles through a patchwork of parks, mixed woodland, meadows and agricultural land to the city of Lisburn. The gentle yet varied walking on good footpaths is equally suited to both serious walkers and family groups.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down | 12 miles (19.2 km) | 15 & 20 | This section is along the Lagan Towpath which is a relatively tarmac path with some road crossings. |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Belfast | Lisburn | Starts at J346737 Ends at J264629 | Belfast, historic canal and riverside habitats, Lagan Meadows, Clement Wilson Park, Barnett's Demesne, Giant's Ring, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Lisburn. |
Accommodation and Useful Facilities
There is plenty of accommodation available at the start of this Quality Section in Belfast with a handful of Bed and Breakfasts in Lisburn. Refreshments are available along the route at Cutters Wharf in Stranmillis, Lockeepers Cottage and the Ramada Hotel near Newforge, Malone House just off the route at Shaw's Bridge, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park.
Click on an item in the table below for more details and information.
Town, Villages, and Points of Interest
| Type | Name | About |
|---|---|---|
| Point of Interest | Lagan Valley Regional Park | Lagan Valley Regional Park offers a variety of ... |
| Town / Village | Belfast | Belfast is the vibrant capital city of Northern ... |
| Town / Village | Lisburn | Lisburn City is Northern Ireland's newest City, ... |
| Town / Village | Stranmillis | Stranmillis is home to Queens University Belfast, the ... |
Accommodation and Facilities
| Place | Type | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | B&B | All Seasons | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | An Old Rectory | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | Botanic Lodge | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | Cordia Lodge | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | Kates Bed And Breakfast | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | Queen's Elms Village | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | Stranmillis University College | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | Tara Lodge | N/A |
| Belfast | B&B | Windermere House | N/A |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Ash Rowan Townhouse | Three Star |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Bienvenue | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Camera House | One Star |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | George | One Star |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Malone Guest House | Two Star |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Maranatha | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Marine House | Three Star |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Pearl Court Guesthouse | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Ravenhill Guest House | Two Star |
| Belfast | Guesthouse | Roseleigh House | Two Star |
| Belfast | Hostel | Armie's Backpackers | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Hostel | Belfast International Youth Hostel | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Hostel | Paddy's Palace | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Hotel | Balmoral Hotel | Two Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Benedicts | Three Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Best Western Wellington Park Hotel | Four Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Europa Hotel | Four Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Express By Holiday Inn | Three Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Hilton Belfast | Five Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Holiday Inn Belfast | Four Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Jurys Inn Belfast | Three Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Madisons Hotel | Three Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Malmaison | Three Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | malone lodge HOTEL, APARTMENTS AND SUITES | Four Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Parador Hotel | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Hotel | Park Inn Hotel Belfast | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Hotel | Premier Inn | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Hotel | Premier Inn Belfast City Centre, Waring Street | UnClassified |
| Belfast | Hotel | Radisson SAS Hotel Belfast | Four Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Ten Square Hotel | Four Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | The Crescent Townhouse Hotel | Two Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | The Merchant Hotel | Five Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | The Ramada Hotel | Four Star |
| Belfast | Hotel | Travelodge Belfast Central | Two Star |
| Lisburn | B&B | Ballintine House B&B | N/A |
| Lisburn | B&B | Circular Lodge | N/A |
| Lisburn | B&B | Knockeen Lodge | N/A |
| Lisburn | B&B | No 3 | N/A |
| Lisburn | B&B | Overdale | N/A |
| Lisburn | B&B | Victoria Boarding House | N/A |
