8 Miles From Leisure Centre

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.53 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 33 m
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    Vertical drop: - 32 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 34 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m
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Description

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(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Start on Prince William Way
  2. 2 : km 0.34 - alt. 13 m - Turn right onto Taylor's Avenue
  3. 3 : km 1.01 - alt. 27 m - Turn right onto Glenburn Manor
  4. 4 : km 1.13 - alt. 27 m - Turn left onto Glenburn Manor
  5. 5 : km 1.22 - alt. 30 m - Turn right onto Prince Andrew Way
  6. 6 : km 1.59 - alt. 31 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Victoria Road
  7. 7 : km 1.77 - alt. 25 m - Turn left onto Windermere Road
  8. 8 : km 2.02 - alt. 25 m - Turn right onto Downshire Road
  9. 9 : km 2.17 - alt. 22 m - Turn left onto Alexander Road
  10. 10 : km 2.55 - alt. 22 m - Turn left onto Selby Road
  11. 11 : km 2.99 - alt. 29 m - Turn right onto Regent Avenue
  12. 12 : km 3.11 - alt. 23 m - Turn left onto Lennox Avenue
  13. 13 : km 3.38 - alt. 21 m - Turn left onto Dromore Road
  14. 14 : km 3.62 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto Edenvale Avenue
  15. 15 : km 4.14 - alt. 15 m - Turn right onto Larne Road, A2
  16. 16 : km 4.58 - alt. 11 m - Turn left
  17. 17 : km 4.59 - alt. 11 m - Turn left onto Larne Road, A2
  18. 18 : km 5.21 - alt. 11 m - Turn right onto Downshire Gardens
  19. 19 : km 5.3 - alt. 12 m - Turn left onto Downshire Drive
  20. 20 : km 5.52 - alt. 15 m - Turn right onto Downshire Road
  21. 21 : km 5.77 - alt. 20 m - Turn left onto Castle Road
  22. 22 : km 6.01 - alt. 20 m - Turn left onto Victoria Road
  23. 23 : km 6.49 - alt. 10 m - Turn right onto Marine Highway, A2
  24. 24 : km 7.97 - alt. 4 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rodgers Quay
  25. 25 : km 8.02 - alt. 4 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Belfast Road, A2
  26. 26 : km 8.17 - alt. 3 m - Turn right onto Davy's Street
  27. 27 : km 9.38 - alt. 20 m - Turn right onto Burleign Drive
  28. 28 : km 10.77 - alt. 30 m - Turn left onto North Road, C75
  29. 29 : km 10.86 - alt. 33 m - Turn right onto Prince Andrew Way
  30. 30 : km 11.85 - alt. 31 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Victoria Road
  31. 31 : km 12.34 - alt. 21 m - Turn right onto Victoria Gardens
  32. 32 : km 12.36 - alt. 21 m - Turn right onto Victoria Road
  33. 33 : km 12.58 - alt. 17 m - Turn right onto Princes Way
  34. 34 : km 12.68 - alt. 16 m - Turn right onto Cornonation Road
  35. 35 : km 12.77 - alt. 14 m - Turn left onto Barn Road
  36. 36 : km 13.17 - alt. 12 m - Turn right onto Taylor's Avenue
  37. 37 : km 13.21 - alt. 13 m - Turn left onto Prince William Way
  38. S/E : km 13.53 - alt. 12 m

Useful Information

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Walking Blackhead path and Blackhead Lighthouse

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Blackhead path and Blackhead Lighthouse
↔5.47 km ↗+59 m ↘-56 m ◔1h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Carrickfergus

This seaside walk goes from Whitehead Boat Club to and around Blackhead. The path runs northeast from Whitehead and is lined by interesting wildlife habitats including grassland, woodland (known locally as the ‘Magic Forest’) and a rocky shoreline. The Lough itself is an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) famed for its bird population.

Walking Clandeboye Way - Helen's Bay to Whitespots Country Park Trail

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Clandeboye Way - Helen's Bay to Whitespots Country Park Trail
↔22.08 km ↗+269 m ↘-264 m ◔7h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from North Down

The Clandeboye Way is a great off road walk through a variety of landscapes with lots to see along the way. Of historical interest is Helen’s Tower and the old Leadmines at Whitespots Country Park. The path leads through old laneways, some farm tracks and woodland paths.

Walking Holywood to Orlock - North Down Coastal Path

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Holywood to Orlock - North Down Coastal Path
↔24.50 km ↗+34 m ↘-30 m ◔7h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from North Down

North Down Coastal Path extends from Holywood in the west to Orlock in the east. The path passes through coastline and parkland. Historic relics and flora and fauna are found in abundance, including the grey seals which can be spotted offshore.

Walking Corr’s Corner to the shores of Belfast Lough - Newtownabbey Way

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Corr’s Corner to the shores of Belfast Lough - Newtownabbey Way
↔6.90 km ↗+0 m ↘-109 m ◔2h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Newtownabbey

Walking (and cycling) route linking Corr’s Corner to the shores of Belfast Lough at Whiteabbey. The route can be walked in either direction starting at Corrs Corner or the junction of Glenavna Manor and the Shore Road at Belfast Lough.

Walking Ballymacormick Point

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Ballymacormick Point
↔5.35 km ↗+4 m ↘-6 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from North Down

This rocky outcrop along the shores of Belfast Lough, on the west side of Groomsport is covered in gorse and shrubs, good for rough walking, and for spotting birds, flowers and foxes.
Ballymacormick is just on the edge of Belfast Lough, so there are interesting views north and west.

Walking Belfast Castle Estate Trail

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↔3.74 km ↗+129 m ↘-131 m ◔1h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Belfast

A walk through the woodland and parkland of the Belfast Castle Estate against the dramatic backdrop of Cave Hill.

Walking Cave Hill country park

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Cave Hill country park
↔5.58 km ↗+253 m ↘-256 m ◔2h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Belfast

The Cave Hill Trail is a challenging route, over unsurfaced paths, past the caves to McArt’s Fort, and crossing moorland, heath and meadows. You will discover much of what the park has to offer from archaeological sites and wildlife to panoramic views.

Walking Victoria Park to Creagahn Glen - CC Greenway, Belfast

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↔5.40 km ↗+44 m ↘-0 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Belfast

This linear walk follows the Connswater Community (CC) Greenway along the course of three rivers that splits into two different routes – following the Loop River up to Cregagh Glen.
Stop off at C.S. Lewis Square for some refreshments in EastSide Visitor Centre and explore the seven sculptures by Irish artist Maurice Harron inspired by the characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, before continuing your journey through Belfast’s own wildlife corridor.

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