The Lagan Towpath Section 1

This section starts at Lockview Road carpark, Stranmillis and follows
the towpath for 2.25 miles to Shaws Bridge. The first lock, known as Molly Wards, after a well-known eighteenth century tavern, is now home to the Boat Club. Continuing upstream, thesite of the second lock is known as Mickey Taylors. The third lock, where lock, lock-keepers house & stone bridge remain entact is known as McLeaves. Section one ends at Shaws Bridge, built by Captain John Shaw in 1709. Points of note along the route also include; Lagan Meadows (site of Lesters Dam) the source of Belfasts first piped water supply; Belvoir Park forest formerly the estate of Lord Deramore; & the riverside park named after R. Clement Wilson which was Northern Irelands first factory garden. Wheelchair and scooter access.