Day Trips & Short Rides

Lagan & Lough Canal Path

The Lagan and Lough Cycle Way offers a total of 21 miles of flat, traffic-free, and scenic paths. The route connects Lisburn to Jordanstown and follows the beautiful Lagan Towpath and Belfast Lough. On the way you can enjoy stunning views over Belfast's bustling city centre, the River Lagan, the Belfast Hills, Samson and Goliath, and Cave Hill. There are also a number of attractions such as the historic Giant's Ring, the National Trust property at Minnowburn, and a number of bird observation points. Interested in art? Then look out for some of the pieces of sculpture along the way... highlights include the 'Big Fish' at Donegall Quay, the 'Concentric Twist' at Lisburn, and the 4 'Millennium Mileposts'. You'll find this route is suitable for people of all ages and abilities as the path is flat, mostly traffic-free, and wide.