Loop River - In Cregagh Glen - Belfast

Start : Dixon Playing Fields, 97 Grand Parade, Belfast (BT5 5LG)

(S) From Dixon Playing Fields entrance at the bridge over Knock River, 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 Cregagh Glen.

Here, take the right fork (South-West) walk along Orby Drive until arriving at Castlereagh Road (A23).

(1) Crossing over at the pedestrian crossing turn left and 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.

(2) Use the pedestrian crossing and continue the boardwalk over Veterans’ Bridge until you arrive at the British Legion building at the end.

(3) Taking a right (West), walk along Montgomery Road and then take a left (South) onto the Cregagh Road. From here, walk to the top of the Cregagh Road for almost 1 km, 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 : Dixon Playing Fields, 97 Grand Parade, Belfast (BT5 5LG)

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