Lagan Valley Regional Park
Start Point:
Govenors Bridge (Belfast).Finish Point:
Union Locks (Lisburn).Distance:
10 miles of Towpath.Terrain:
A place for families, joggers, walkers and others to learn and enjoy themselves
View points:
What wildlife should I watch out for?
Lagan Meadows is home to many fascinating species of plants and animals, including: reed bunting, song thrush, greater tussock, sedge pink waxcap, reedmace, long tailed tit, large bitter-cress, yellow flag iris, orange-tip butterfly.Time:
The Towpath is open to the public at all times however, there are restricted opening times for various car parks and buildings along the route. For information please contact Lagan Valley Regional Park office, Tel: (028) 9049 1922. Walking Route:
Lagan Valley Regional Park is a linear park that stretches from Stranmillis, Belfast to the Union Locks at Lisburn with various points of access to the different attractions along the way.
The Lagan Valley Regional Park is located between Stranmillis, Belfast and Union locks, Lisburn and covers some 4,500 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. The backbone of the Regional Park is the River Lagan and towpath - offering miles of level walking in tranquil, attractive surroundings. Its rich local history includes relics of the old Lagan Canal and linen industry, whilst its more distant past is represented by Norman mottes and evidence of early Stone Age settlements; notably the Giant’s ring. It is an ideal place to enjoy the countryside, pursue active sports such as cycling, running and canoeing, or to participate in more leisurely pursuits such as bird watching and walking. Other outdoor pursuit activities are available within the Park. Please telephone the Park Manager (028 9049 1922) for contact details.
Places of interest to visit in the Park include:
The Towpath along the river Lagan & Locks
Belvoir Park Forest
Lagan Meadows
Lock Keeper’s Cottage and Lock No3
Shaw’s Bridge
Malone House
Minnowburn
Giant’s Ring
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
Castle Gardens Lisburn
(Please Note: Car Parking is available at access points to these destinations).
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