Orange Field - CC Greenway, Belfast

Start : Dixon Playing Fields, 97 Grand Parade, Belfast (BT5 5LG). Bridge at the junction between Linen court and Linen Gardens across Knock River.

(S) From Dixon Playing Fields, 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 brings you to Braniel.

Here we advise you to continue straight (South-East) along the path from the signpost, continue the walk past two more bridges; Shannon Bridge and Grace Bannister Bridge until you get to a set of traffic lights at Grand Parade (C701).

(1) Once safely across the road enter Orangefield Park via the colourful gateway art entrance. Make your way through the park.

(2) Walk across either Avalon Bridge or Collier Bridge and follow the pathway. You might be lucky enough to spot some squirrels or foxes! Continue the path past Kingfisher Bridge and keep an eye out for the birds the bridge is named after. You might also spot a heron or egret in the Knock River which was moved from its original location as part of the £11million flood alleviation scheme.

(3) From here, continue this path passing the pond dipping area and walk up Marsh-wiggle Way, an uphill walk until you get to the end of the path at Braniel. (E)

Start : Dixon Playing Fields, 97 Grand Parade, Belfast (BT5 5LG). Bridge at the junction between Linen court and Linen Gardens across Knock River.

Terrain : Flat, Wide, surfaced path

Public Transport : Translink

Dog Policy : Must be kept on a lead.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

Dixon Playing Fields