Belfast Lagan - Ulster Scots Walk
This 3.5 mile walk follows the path of the river lagan and explores how Ulster Scots industrialists transformed a town into a large, prosperous city. It takes in Shaws Bridge, the Lagan towpath, and Clement Wilson Park. It's mostly flat and along public footpaths, but there are steps over a bridge.
County
Down
Distance
3.5 miles
OS Map
15
Nearest Town
Belfast
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Riverside
Terrain
Public footpath, some steps over
Grid Reference (Start)
J32388
Grid Reference (End)
J32388
Point of Interest
Shaws Bridge
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
Start at the public car park beside Shaw's Bridge and walk to the right of the boat house, joining the riverside path. Follow the towpath for 1.5km, keeping an eye out for all the wildlife. When you get to the wooden brigde, cross over to the other side and turn left, back towards the city.The walk passes through Minnowburn tracking the river, cross the stone bridge towards the car park and turn immediately left for the path back towards the city. Under the road the walk continues as the walk was part of the old lagan canal system - continue to the lock keepers cottage. The path on the lock keepers side of the canal will eventually bring you to the suspension bridge over the water - cross that and continue into Clement Wilson Park. This path was built over an old mill race which brought water to wilsons factory, another reminder of Belfasts industrial past. This will take you back to the car park.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Start at the public car park beside Shaw's Bridge.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed.
Facilities
Car park
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