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Lisburn walks
Terrace Hill Trail - Belfast
Tourist office
1.12 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
Minnowburn is a green refuge set on the fringe of Belfast, in the Lagan Valley Regional Park. Wooden chainsaw sculptures are dotted around the trail, there is a pond full of wildlife, and Terrace Hill has spectacular views of the Lagan Valley, to Beech woodland and the Lagan river. As well as guessing what the sculptures are about, see what wildlife you can spot.
Slievenacloy - Stoneyford River Trail - Lisburn
1.45 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
Experience the lowland meadow & rush pasture habitats of Slievenacloy, some of the rarest grassland habitat in Ulster. Drop down into the sheltered valley where you may see Irish hare while you explore the species rich banks of the Stoneyford River.
Slievenacloy - Priest's Hill - Lisburn
1.40 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
This walk takes you around the highest points of Slievenacloy Nature Reserve. Experience the wild heathland & awesome views over the Belfast Hills, the Sperrins & even Scotland! Much of this walk is accessible by all.
Slievenacloy Boundary Trail - Lisburn
2.97 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
Combining elements of all three trails at Slievenacloy, this walk takes you around the entire reserve. Experience the amazing panoramic views over Northern Ireland and explore the sheltered valley along the banks of the Stoneyford River.
Slienacloy - Ballycolin Trail
1.25 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
Experience the lowland meadow and rush pasture habitats of Slievenacloy, some of the rarest grassland habitat in Ulster. The fields are alive with delicate flowers, insects & birds, and watch out in the autumn for rare grassland fungi.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Meadow Trail - Belfast
1.79 mi
+75 ft
-72 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
A walk to relax yourself in the middle of beautiful trees. This place is the proof that nature is a work of art.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park Garden - Garden Trail - Belfast
0.90 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
A short walk to relax in the centre of beautiful flower gardens. Try it in spring or summer to make the most of the scent of the flowers around you !
Hillsborough Castle Boundary Trail
1.71 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
Wander through the 98 acres of beautiful gardens of Hillsborough Castle. The gardens were developed from the 1760s onwards, and offer the visitor a contrast of ornamental grounds, woodland, waterways and lawns.
Giant's Ring Trail - Belfast
2.03 mi
+98 ft
-108 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
A green oasis in the heart of the city of Belfast, Minnowburn is full of beautiful trails verging the Lagan or heading through woodland and farmland. It lies in the Lagan Valley Regional Park and is a great place to walk through fields alive with the sounds and smells of nature, or stroll along the banks of the Lagan and Minnowburn. You may spot spawning salmon or sea trout.
As you leave National Trust lands and enter Ballynahatty you pass through the famous Giants Ring, a Neolithic earthwork circle set in the middle of beautiful farmland.
Colin Glen - Belfast
2.27 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
Colin Glen Forest Park is regarded as Belfast’s ‘green lung’. Following the Colin River through the beautiful wooded glen on surfaced paths creates the opportunity to experience great views of the glen, the Belfast Hills (Black Mountain) and Belfast City.
The Forest Park is popular throughout the year with the public and visiting groups for a variety of outdoor activities, educational visits and events.
Clement Wilson Park - Belfast
1.21 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
This route is through parkland in Lagan Valley Regional Park. It runs alongside the River Lagan and returns via the Lagan Towpath. It has been designed for use by disabled users. A section of the National Cycle Network Route 9 also runs through the park.
From Moira to Aghalee, Broad Water Trail
3.23 mi
+16 ft
-36 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lisburn
The Broad Water is a man made feature, built in a natural valley in order to retain a sufficient head of water to accommodate the navigation. Take a seat and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, set against the background of a thin belt of mature woodland! The Broad Water is a 3 mile towpath walk between Moira Railway Station and Aghalee and takes you along the route of the original Lagan Canal through Soldierstown. Keep an eye out for the large variety of breeding and wintering wildfowl.