Colin Glen

Distance:

4 miles

Start Point:

J286705

Finish Point:

J286705

Point of interest:

Wildlife pond, wild flowers in spring

Nearest town:

Stewartstown Road, Belfast

OS map:

Sheet 15 + Belfast Street Finder

Terrain:

Surfaced paths, some steep hills

Route:

From the car park go through the pedestrian gate into the park and follow the main path past the red suspension bridge, keeping the Colin River on your right.

Following the Hannahstown Trail, (red way marking arrows), keep left at the next two junctions, climbing uphill through the woodland. Views will open up across the glen, the hills above and the city below. On your left is a former landfill site.

At the next junction turn right which leads down the 39 steps to a wildlife pond. Take the path to the left, following it until you reach the Tri-bridge. If you turn right this leads you to the Cantilever Bridge under the Glen Road into Upper Colin Glen, a National Trust property.

If you turn after you cross the bridge, this will take you back down the glen. Pass the Weir and Gamekeepers Bridges’ and return down the glen back to the car park.

Facilities:

Colin Glen Forest Park Centre - car parking, toilets, cafe and information, opening hours apply.

Accessible toilet facilities:

Yes

Accessible terrain:

Surfaced, steep in places

Publication:

A Walk in the Park

Publication availability:

Belfast City Council Parks & Cemetries. Tel 028 90726345 x6653

Getting to the start by public transport:

Car park at Colin Glen Centre, entrance signposted of the Stewartstown Road. Metro Services 10 C-F