Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Meadow Trail - Belfast

Start : Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park lower car park, Belfast (BT17 9LA)

(S/E) This trail begins at the lower car park and leads up the main drive with the children’s playground on your left.

(1) After 280m, go past Wilmont House (again on your left), the trail sweeps to the right (North-East) over the stone bridge towards the gate lodge.

(2) Turn left (North-West) to follow the park perimeter. First, you will walk close to the B103 then the way will bear left away from it. Look out for orchids, speedwells, clovers and hayrattle as you walk through the meadows.

(3) After 830m or so, turn left (South-West) after the concrete bridge to make your way down to the River Lagan where you will turn left again (South-East) to follow the wide path back towards the lower car park and coffee shop. (S/E)

Start : Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park lower car park, Belfast (BT17 9LA)

Parking : Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park (Lower Car Park), Upper Malone Rd, Belfast (BT17 9LA)

Terrain : The majority of this trail is compacted gravel (some of which are slightly muddy underfoot) with a short stretch of tarmac.

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Toilets on site, refreshments available from Coffee Shop.

Dog Policy : Please keep your dog under control at all times

Note : These trails are situated in a woodland environment and may be subject to temporary diversion and closures. In such circumstances, please ensure that all safety signage is complied with.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.