General information
The route begins at Loughshore Park in Jordanstown. Begin cycling through Whiteabbey village and stop at Hazelbank Park for picture perfect views across Belfast Lough. Continue along North Foreshore Path to Donegal Quay.
Follow the River Lagan through the city enjoying the cityscape views with the Belfast Hills as the backdrop. Keeping to the banks of the River Lagan, you will pass a number of public parks including the National Trust property at Minnowburn and the historic Giant's Ring archaeological site.
Continuing through Lagan Valley Regional Park the route finishes up at the Union Docks in Lisburn, on National Route 9.
**From Whiteabbey to Queen’s Bridge Belfast, this section follows National Route 93 and from Queen’s Bridge Belfast to Lisburn it follows National Route 9**
Public roads: Off Public Road
Getting to the start: Entrance: Union Locks, Blaris Road, Lisburn. See map for other access points.
Traffic: Traffic where roads transact the towpath. Occasional maintenance vehicles
Distance
21 miles
Terrain
Relatively flat tarmac towpath and coastal route
Point of interest
Various relics of the old Lagan Navigation system
Laganside area
Sculpture & public arts trails
Facilities
Refreshments and toilets available at various locations along the route including Island Civic Centre, Lisburn, Cutters Wharf and the Lock-Keeper's Inn, Belfast as well as the Loughshore Cafe in Whiteabbey. Disabled Adult Changing Room and disabled parking available a Island Civic Centre.
Publication
The Lagan & Lough Cycle Way Leaflet.
Publication availability
Lisburn TIC Tel: 028 92660038
Facilities
Facilities
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Things nearby
Gallery
Contact Information
Activity / Cycling
Lagan and Lough Cycle Way
- Address
- Web Address
- www.cycleni.com/77/lagan-and-lough-cycle-way/