
Barnett Demesne
This route explores an historic estate in Lagan Valley Regional Park, taking in Malone House, meadows, woodland and along the River Lagan.
County
Antrim
Distance
1.5 miles
OS Map
Sheet 15 & Belfast Street Finder
Nearest Town
Malone Road, Belfast
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Parkland & Grassland
Terrain
Surfaced and unsurfaced paths
Grid Reference (Start)
J321690
Grid Reference (End)
J321690
Point of Interest
Malone House, meadows, Lagan towpath, Arboretum
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Lagan Valley
Route Description
From the Malone House car park, follow the path round the front of the house and alongside the security fence.
Follow this path downhill pausing on the way to admire the views over the Lagan Valley, across to Minnowburn Beeches and the wildflower meadows on your right. At the bottom of the hill turn right along the towpath, taking time to admire the old Shaw’s Bridge.
Follow the towpath for a distance as it winds alongside the river. When you reach a green, disused kissing gate, pass through, then turn right through a gap in the vegetation back into the woodland of Barnett Demesne. This section can be muddy during wetter times of the year and if the River Lagan has recently been in flood. At the next junction keep right and continue along the path. Take the next path that turns left uphill.
Climb up the hill, past the edge of the open meadows on your right. At the top of the hill turn right which leads you past the yew walk. After a short distance take the next path left, which leads you back to Malone House car park.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Car park and entrance signposted from the A55 Outer Ring Road, near the House of Sport roundabout.
Accessibility Grade
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
![]() | Café (wheelchair accessible) - 9am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 11am - 5pm Sun |
![]() | Disabled toilets |
![]() | Disabled parking |
Facilities
Malone House - cafe, toilets and information. Opening hours apply.
Publication
A Walk in the Park and Barnett Demesne leaflet.
Publication Availability
Belfast City Council, Parks Department, 02890320202 Ext. 3199. Alternatively download the Barnett Demesne leaflet on this webpage.
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