Ulster Way

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.

CountyDistanceOS MapTerrain
Down12 miles (19.2 km)15 & 20This section is along the Lagan Towpath which is a relatively tarmac path with some road crossings.
Start Town / VillageFinish Town / VillageGrid ReferencesPoints of Interest
BelfastLisburnStarts 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.
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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

TypeNameAbout
Point of InterestLagan Valley Regional ParkLagan Valley Regional Park offers a variety of ...
Café /RestaurantFresh WaterParkingTelephoneToilets

Lagan Valley Regional Park offers a variety of opportunities to explore and learn about our countryside, heritage, and wildlife, the park covers some 4,000 acres of countryside and eleven miles of riverbank.

The Regional Park is a mosaic of countryside, urban parks, heritage sites, nature reserves and riverside trails, opportunities exist for people to cycle, walk, run, fish, canoe or simply sit and enjoy the peacefulness that Northern Ireland's only Regional Park offers.

Grid ReferenceJ334699
WebsitesLagan Valley Regional Park
Town / VillageBelfastBelfast is the vibrant capital city of Northern ...
Bus stationCafé /RestaurantFresh WaterHistorical building / ruinOfficial campsiteParkingPublic houseShopTelephoneToiletsTrain station

Belfast is the vibrant capital city of Northern Ireland.

Belfast has a wide range of activities for everyone visitors can explore using an assortment of City Tours, relax in the beautiful Botanic Gardens, visit the Titanic Quarter, be entertained by a choice of theatre companies, museums, cinemas, ten pin bowling or watch the Ulster Rugby team or Belfast Giants Ice Hockey teams play their rivals.

There are also a range of places to eat and drink situated in the City centre, Cathedral Quarter, Queens Quarter and the Odyssey arena and accommodation to suit all needs and tastes throughout the city.

Grid ReferenceJ338740
WebsitesGo To Belfast - The Official Tourism Website for Belfast
Town / VillageLisburnLisburn City is Northern Ireland's newest City, ...
Bus stationCafé /RestaurantFresh WaterHistorical building / ruinParkingPublic houseShopTelephoneToiletsTrain station

Lisburn City is Northern Ireland's newest City, having been awarded the accolade during the Queen's Jubilee Year in 2002. Set in the beautiful Lagan Valley the area covers 174 square miles of contrasting scenery from the gentle drumlins of the open countryside to its many picturesque towns and villages. The City centre still retains many architectural buildings and streets dating from the 18th century but it is also a lively bustling modern city

Places to visit include the Irish Linen centre and museum, Island arts centre, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the Courthouse and the Lagan valley LesuirePlex and entertainment centre.

Grid ReferenceJ268643
WebsitesVisit Lisburn
Town / VillageStranmillisStranmillis is home to Queens University Belfast, the ...
Café /RestaurantFresh WaterParkingPublic houseShopTelephoneToilets

Stranmillis is home to Queens University Belfast, the main building of the university is an excellent piece of architecture and is definitely worth a visit.

The Stranmillis area is a very lively student orientated area and therefore has a wide range of cafes, bars and restaurants. Stranmillis is also home to the Lyric theatre and has access to the Lagan Towpath.

Grid ReferenceJ334705

Accommodation and Facilities

PlaceTypeNameRating
BelfastB&BAll SeasonsN/A
Address356 Lisburn Road, Belfast
BT9 6JG
Phone(028) 9068 2814
Emailallseasons@fsmail.net
Websiteswww.allseasonsbelfast.com
BelfastB&BAn Old RectoryN/A
Address148 Malone Road, Belfast
BT9 5LH
Phone(028) 9066 7882
Emailinfo@anoldrectory.co.uk
Websiteswww.anoldrectory.co.uk
BelfastB&BBotanic LodgeN/A
Address87 Botanic Avenue, Belfast
BT7 1JN
Phone(028) 9032 7682
Emailbotanic@ntlworld.com
BelfastB&BCordia LodgeN/A
Address67 Malone Road, Belfast
BT9 6SB
Phone(028) 9066 9452
Websiteswww.cordiahotels.com
BelfastB&BKates Bed And BreakfastN/A
Address127 University Street, Belfast
BT7 1HP
Phone(028) 90282091
Emailkatesbb127@hotmail.com
BelfastB&BQueen's Elms VillageN/A
Address78 Malone Road, Belfast
BT9 5BW
Phone(028) 9097 4406
Emailaccommodation@qub.ac.uk
Websiteswww.qub.ac.uk/sacc
BelfastB&BStranmillis University CollegeN/A
AddressStranmillis Road, Belfast
BT9 5DY
Phone(028) 9038 4251
Emailinfo@stran.ac.uk
Websiteswww.stran.ac.uk
BelfastB&BTara LodgeN/A
Address36 Cromwell Road, Belfast
BT7 1JW
Phone(028) 9059 0900
Emailinfo@taralodge.com
Websiteswww.taralodge.com
BelfastB&BWindermere HouseN/A
Address60 Wellington Park, Belfast
BT9 6DP
Phone(028) 9066 2693
Emailwindermereguesthouse@ntlworld.com
Websiteswww.windermereguesthouse.co.uk
BelfastGuesthouseAsh Rowan TownhouseThree Star
Address12 Windsor Avenue, Belfast
BT9 6EE
Phone(028) 90661758
Emailashrowan@hotmail.com
Websiteswww.eyp.co.uk/adverts/1016459.html
BelfastGuesthouseBienvenueUnClassified
Address8 Sans Souci Park, Belfast
BT9 5BZ
Phone(028) 9066 8003
Emailbienvenueguesthouse@hotmail.com
BelfastGuesthouseCamera HouseOne Star
Address44 Wellington Park, Belfast
BT9 6DP
Phone(028) 90660026
Emailcamera_gh@hotmail.com
Websiteswww.cameraguesthouse.com
BelfastGuesthouseGeorgeOne Star
Address9 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast
BT9 6DW
Phone(028) 9068 3212
Emailgeorgeguesthouse@hotmail.co.uk
BelfastGuesthouseMalone Guest HouseTwo Star
Address79 Malone Road, Belfast
BT9 6SH
Phone(028) 9066 9565
Emailmaloneguesthousebelfast@yahoo.co.uk
Websiteswww.maloneguesthousebelfast.co.uk
BelfastGuesthouseMaranathaUnClassified
Address254 Ravenhill Road, Belfast
BT6 8GJ
Phone(028) 9046 0200
Emailinfo@maranathaguesthouse.com
Websiteswww.maranathaguesthouse.com
BelfastGuesthouseMarine HouseThree Star
Address30 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast
BT9 6DX
Phone028 90662828
Emailmarine30@utvinternet.co.uk
Websiteswww.marineguesthouse3star.com
BelfastGuesthousePearl Court GuesthouseUnClassified
Address11 Malone Road, Belfast
BT9 6RT
Phone(028) 9066 6145
Emailinfo@pearlcourt.com
Websiteswww.pearlcourt.com
BelfastGuesthouseRavenhill Guest HouseTwo Star
Address690 Ravenhill Road, Belfast
BT6 0BZ
Phone(028) 9020 7444
Emailinfo@ravenhillhouse.com
Websiteswww.ravenhillhouse.com
BelfastGuesthouseRoseleigh HouseTwo Star
Address19 Rosetta Park, Belfast
BT6 0DL
Phone(028) 9064 4414
Emailinfo@roseleighhouse.co.uk
Websiteswww.roseleighhouse.co.uk
BelfastHostelArmie's BackpackersUnClassified
Address63 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast
BT9 6AX
Phone(028) 9024 2867
Emailinfo@arniesbackpackers.co.uk
Websiteswww.arniesbackpackers.co.uk
BelfastHostelBelfast International Youth Hostel UnClassified
Address22 Donegal Road, Belfast
BT12 5JN
Phone(028) 9032 4733
Emailinfo@hini.org.uk
Websiteswww.hini.org.uk
BelfastHostelPaddy's PalaceUnClassified
Address68 Lisburn Road, Belfast
BT9 6AF
Phone(028) 90333367
Websiteswww.paddyspalace.com
BelfastHotelBalmoral HotelTwo Star
AddressBlacks Road, Belfast
BT10 0NF
Phone(028) 9030 1234
Emailinfo@balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk
Websiteswww.balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk
BelfastHotelBenedictsThree Star
Address7-21 Bradbury Place, Belfast
BT7 1RQ
Phone(028) 90591999
Emailinfo@benedictshotel.co.uk
Websiteswww.benedictshotel.co.uk
BelfastHotelBest Western Wellington Park HotelFour Star
Address21 Malone Road, Belfast
BT9 6RU
Phone(028) 9038 1111
Emailreservations@mooneyhotelgroup.com
Websiteswww.mooneyhotelgroup.com
BelfastHotelEuropa Hotel Four Star
AddressGreat Victoria Street, Belfast
BT2 7AP
Phone028 90271066
Emailres@eur.hastingshotels.com
Websiteswww.hastingshotels.com
BelfastHotelExpress By Holiday InnThree Star
Address106a University Street, Belfast
BT7 1HP
Phone(028) 9031 1909
Emailreservations@exhi-belfast.com
Websiteswww.exhi-belfast.com
BelfastHotelHilton BelfastFive Star
Address4 Lanyon Place, Belfast
BT1 3LP
Phone(028) 9027 7203
Emailcharlotte.clarke@hilton.com
Websiteswww.hilton.co.uk/belfast
BelfastHotelHoliday Inn BelfastFour Star
Address22 - 26 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
BT2 8HS
Phone(028) 9032 8511
Emailreservations-belfast@ihg.com
Websiteswww.holidayinn.com/belfast
BelfastHotelJurys Inn BelfastThree Star
AddressFisherwick Place, Great Victoria St, Belfast
BT2 7AP
Phone(028) 90533500
Emailjurysinnbelfast@jurysinns.com
Websiteswww.bookajurysinn.com
BelfastHotelMadisons Hotel Three Star
Address59-63 Botanic Avenue, Belfast
BT7 1JL
Phone(028) 90509800
Emailinfo@madisonshotel.com
Websiteswww.madisonhotel.com
BelfastHotelMalmaisonThree Star
Address34-36 Victoria St, Belfast
BT1 3GH
Phone(028) 90220200
Emailbelfast@malmaison.com
Websiteswww.malmaison.com
BelfastHotelmalone lodge HOTEL, APARTMENTS AND SUITES Four Star
Address60 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast
BT9 6DY
Phone(028) 90382409
Emailinfo@malonelodgehotel.com
Websiteswww.malonelodgehotel.com
BelfastHotelParador HotelUnClassified
Address471-473, Ormeau Road, Belfast
BT7 3GR
Phone(028) 9049 1883
Websiteswww.paradorhotel.co.uk
BelfastHotelPark Inn Hotel BelfastUnClassified
Address4 Clarence Street West, Belfast
BT2 7GP
Phone(028) 9067 7700
Emailreservations.belfast@rezidorparkinn.com
Websiteswww.belfast.parkinn.co.uk
BelfastHotelPremier InnUnClassified
Address23 Alfred Street, Belfast
BT2 8ED
Phone(0870) 850 6316
Emailbelfastcitycentre.pti@whitbread.com
Websiteswww.premierinn.com
BelfastHotelPremier Inn Belfast City Centre, Waring StreetUnClassified
Address2-6 Waring Street, Belfast
BT1 2DX
Phone(087) 0423 6492
Emailbefastccwaringst.pi@whitbread.com
Websiteswww.premierinn.com
BelfastHotelRadisson SAS Hotel BelfastFour Star
AddressThe Gasworks, 3 Cormac Place, Ormeau Road, Belfast
BT7 2JB
Phone(028) 9043 4065
Emailinfo.belfast@radissonsas.com
Websiteswww.belfast.radissonsas.com
BelfastHotelTen Square HotelFour Star
AddressYorkshire House, 10 Donegall Square South, Belfast
BT1 5JD
Phone(028) 90241001
Emailreservations@tensquare.co.uk
Websiteswww.tensquare.co.uk
BelfastHotelThe Crescent Townhouse HotelTwo Star
Address13 Lower Crescent, Belfast
BT7 1NR
Phone(028) 9032 3349
Emailinfo@crescenttownhouse.com
Websiteswww.crescenttownhouse.com
BelfastHotelThe Merchant HotelFive Star
Address33-39, Waring Street, Belfast
BT1 2DY
Phone(028) 90234888
Emailreservations@themerchanthotel.com
Websiteswww.themerchanthotel.com
BelfastHotelThe Ramada HotelFour Star
Address117 Milltown Road, Belfast
BT8 7XP
Phone(028) 9092 3500
Emailmail@ramadabelfast.com
Websiteswww.ramadabelfast.com
BelfastHotelTravelodge Belfast CentralTwo Star
Address15 Brunswick Street, Belfast
BT2 7GE
Phone(028) 9033 3555
Emailbelfast@travelodge.ie
Websiteswww.travelodge.ie
LisburnB&BBallintine House B&BN/A
Address72 Waterloo Road, Lisburn
BT27 5NN
Phone(028) 9266 1004
Emailinfo@ballintinehouse.com
Websiteswww.ballintinehouse.com
LisburnB&BCircular LodgeN/A
Address44 North Circular Road, Lisburn
BT28 3AH
Phone(028) 9266 5899
LisburnB&BKnockeen LodgeN/A
Address4 Limehill Road, Lisburn
BT27 5LR
Phone(028) 9266 5593
LisburnB&BNo 3N/A
Address3 Plantation Road, Lisburn
BT27 5BP
Phone(028) 9267 2140
Emailmayfarrarno3@aol.com
Websiteswww.no3.utvinternet.com
LisburnB&BOverdaleN/A
Address150 Belsize Road, Lisburn
BT27 4DR
Phone(028) 9267 2275
Emailmalcolmmcmullan@hotmail.com
Websiteswww.lisburnhotel.com
LisburnB&BVictoria Boarding HouseN/A
Address1 Victoria Crescent, Lisburn
BT27 4TG
Phone(028) 9258 3175
Emailvictoriaboardinghouse@hotmail.com
Websiteswww.victoriaboardinghouse.pic20.com