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. |
Adjoining Quality Walks
The Ulster Way will bring you through some of Northern Ireland's most amazing countryside but don't forget to check out the many hidden wonders on the other fantastic walking routes which stem from the main Ulster Way route.
There are over 300 short, medium and long Quality Walks to choose from.
