This route explores an historic estate in Lagan Valley Regional Park, taking in Malone House, meadows, woodland and along the River Lagan.
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Belfast walk
posted on 25/01/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 10/02/23
Description
Start : Malone House car park, entrance signposted from the A55 Outer Ring Road, near the House of Sport roundabout.
(S/E) 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.
(1) At the bottom of the hill turn right (South) along the Lagan towpath, taking time to admire the old Shaw’s Bridge. Follow the towpath for around 1.2 Km as it winds alongside the river.
(2) 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.
(3) After around 450 m, 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. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 49 m - Malone House car park
- 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 15 m - Old Shaw’s Bridge
- 2 : km 1.59 - alt. 12 m - Kissing gate (turn right)
- 3 : km 2.11 - alt. 23 m - Sharp turn to the left
- S/E : km 2.65 - alt. 49 m - Malone House car park
Useful Information
Start : Malone House car park, entrance signposted from the A55 Outer Ring Road, near the House of Sport roundabout.
Terrain : Surfaced and unsurfaced paths
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Malone House : cafe, toilets and information. Opening hours apply. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – 9am – 5pm Mon – Sat, 11am – 5pm Sun – Disabled toilets – Disabled parking.
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During the walk or to do/see around
Malone house : Malone House is a prestigious building offering a wealth of history and grandeur for a range of functions including, weddings, conferences, social events and private dining. Malone House offers a unique experience for all of those who visit.
