A flat section of National Cycle Network along the shoreline of Belfast Lough taking in views of a truely historic shipyard.
| County | Antrim |
| Nearest Town | Whiteabbey |
| Distance | 7 miles miles |
| OS Map | 15 |
| Route Type | Coastal, Riverside, Urban |
| Route Shape | Linear |
| Public Roads | Off Public Road |
| AONB | Antrim Coast & Glens |
| Grid Ref (Start) | J360830 |
| Grid Ref (End) | J360830 |
Flat, coastal route.
Well surfaced purpose built cycle paths.
Hazelbank Park
Clarendon Dock
Lagan Weir
After starting at Whiteabbey use the coastal walking and cycling path from Coastguard Cottages, calling at the pleasant Hazelbank Park.
The route then runs on a path parallel to the motorway where you can observe the birds of Belfast Lough from special bird watching hides. The cycle lanes take you through Duncrue Industrial Estate and onto Clarendon Dock where new businesses thrive alongside the old dry docks, where ships were once repaired. On arrival in Belfast, visit the Lagan Weir and learn about the history of the river Lagan and the Titanic. Return north along the same route or take the train to Whiteabbey.
Translink runs a regular train service from Belfast central station to Whiteabbey. More inform ation can be found on www.translink.co.uk.
Whiteabbey is situated on the National Cycle Network Route 93.
By car: Leave Belfast on the M2 North and continue straight joining the M5 towards Carrickfergus. This Motorway soon ends and becomes the A2 as you enter Whiteabbey. The National Cycle Network paths will be on the right by the coastline.
Traffic-free cycle paths
Refreshments and toilet facilities available along route. Shops and cafes also along route.
This route has accessible toilet facilities.
This route is along flat, purpose built cycle paths. For more information contact Belfast City Welcome Centre on: 028 9024 6609
Causeway Coast and Glens Cycle Leaflet
http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/pursuits/downloads/laganlough.pdf
www.causewaycoastandglens.com
www.sustransshop.co.uk
http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/pursuits/walking.asp
This information is provided by Countryside Access and Activities Network, The Stableyard, Barnett's Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5PB.
Tel: 028 9030 3930
Fax: 028 9062 6248
info@cycleni.com
www.countrysiderecreation.com
Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions but where such are brought to our attention, the information will be amended accordingly.