Victoria Park to Creagahn Glen - CC Greenway, Belfast

Start : Victoria Park, 4 Kyle St, Belfast (BT4 1LS)

(S) Leave the car park via the underpass South and follow the Greenway signposts. Walk up the boardwalk.

(1) Go across the James Ellis Bridge right and walk South before you come to a pedestrian crossing at Mersey Street.

(2) Cross over and follow the pathway to C.S. Lewis Square with the option to stop and explore the seven sculptures by Irish artist Maurice Harron inspired by the characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Continue until you arrive to Newtownards Road (A20).

Cross it using the pedestrian crossing beside the EastSide Visitor Centre to continue the walk along the Connswater River to Flora Street. You’ll come across a play park and possibly spot some ducks in the river. Following this path, you’ll reach another pedestrian crossing at Elmgrove Primary School/Beersbridge Road (B505).

(3) Once across the road, the Greenway leads to the Hollow, made famous by Van Morrison. You’ll see the Conn O’Neill bridge; one of the oldest bridges in Ireland. The route across Hutchinson Bridge continues round a bend as you enter a cul-de-sac and into Dixon Playing Fields.

(4) There’s a signpost with a map detailing two options – Straight on to Orangefield Park and Marsh-wiggle Way until you reach Braniel or take the right fork to finish at Cregagh Glen. This Walk bring you to Cregagh Glen. Here, take the right fork (South-West) walk along Orby Drive until arriving at Castlereagh Road (A23).

(5) Crossing over at the pedestrian crossing turn left then enter the Boardwalk leading from Castlereagh Road to Ladas Way. Daddy Winker’s Play Park is situated on your right as you come to the end of the pathway. Walk through another residential area at Ladas Way (following the signposts) until you arrive at Grand Parade. Use the pedestrian crossing and continue the boardwalk over Veterans’ Bridge until you arrive at the British Legion building at the end.

(6) Taking a right (West), walk along Montgomery Road and then take a left (South) onto the Cregagh Road for almost 1 Km. From here, walk to the top of the Cregagh Road, passing the Museum of Orange Heritage until you reach the Upper Knockbreda Road. Cross the road safely and you’ll arrive at Cregagh Glen. (E)

Start : Victoria Park, 4 Kyle St, Belfast (BT4 1LS)

Terrain : Flat, Wide, surfaced path

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Café and toilets at Victoria Park and CS Lewis Square

Dog Policy : Must be kept on a lead.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

C.S. Lewis Square : Visitor Centre, 402 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1HH

Victoria Park : Victoria Park is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The park has a lake which is home to water birds such as swans, geese, ducks, herons and migrant waders. There are two walking trails around the lake. The playing fields have soccer pitches, a bowling green and a cycling and BMX track.

Dixon Playing Fields