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Lagan and Lough Cycle Way

**The Lagan Towpath section between Drumbridge and Gilchrist Bridge will be closed (Mondays to Fridays) for a maxiumum of 4 weeks between November and December for upgrading / widening works.

The Lagan Valley Regional Park apologises for any incovenience and ask for your cooperation during this period.

Possible alternative routes along Upper Malone Road via Shaw's Bridge and Mary Peter's Track.

For more info please contact LVRP 028 9049 1922 .

The Lagan and Lough Cycle Way on National Cycle Network Route number 93 and 9 is a 21 mile mostly traffic-free cycle and walking route connecting Lisburn, Belfast and Jordanstown. The route is suitable for novice and family cyclists of all ages and abilities and passes along the waterside of the Lagan Towpath and Belfast Lough.

County

Antrim, Down

Distance

21 miles

Nearest Town

Whiteabbey

OS Map

15 & 20

Route Type

Coastal, Riverside

Route Shape

Linear

AONB

Lagan Valley, Other Area

Grid Ref (Start)

J368838

Public Roads

Off Public Road

Grid Ref (End)

J260624

Terrain

Relatively flat tarmac towpath and coastal route

Point of Interest

Various relics of the old Lagan Navigation system
Laganside area
Sculpture & public arts trails

Route Description

The route begins at Loughshore Park in Jordanstown. Begin cycling through Whiteabbey village and stop at Hazelbank Park for picture perfect views across Belfast Lough. Continue along North Foreshore Path to Donegal Quay.

Follow the River Lagan through the city enjoying the cityscape views with the Belfast Hills as the backdrop. Keeping to the banks of the River Lagan, you will pass a number of public parks including the National Trust property at Minnowburn and the historic Giant's Ring archaeological site.

Continuing through Lagan Valley Regional Park the route finishes up at the Union Docks in Lisburn, on National Route 9.

**From Whiteabbey to Queen’s Bridge Belfast, this section follows National Route 93 and from Queen’s Bridge Belfast to Lisburn it follows National Route 9**

Getting to the Start

Entrance: Union Locks, Blaris Road, Lisburn

Traffic

Traffic where roads transact the towpath. Occasional maintenance vehicles

Facilities

Refreshments and toilets available at various locations along the route including Island Civic Centre, Lisburn and Lock-Keeper's Inn, Belfast. Disabled Adult Changing Room and disabled parking available a Island Civic Centre.