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Lagan River – View of the River Lagan loop from Lagan Valley AONB

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Lagan River – View of the River Lagan loop from Lagan Valley AONB

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4.5

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Lagan River – View of the River Lagan loop from Lagan Valley AONB

04:24

16.6km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Lagan Valley AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.34 km

McLeave's Lock

Highlight • Monument

Lock completed in 1766

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3.44 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage and The Lock Keeper's Inn

Highlight • River

Take a breather from your walk and stop at The Lock Keeper's Inn, a lovely cafe situated in a beautiful riverside setting up delicious food and drink between 9am-4pm every day. You can also discover the old Lock Keeper's Cottage here, historically used as a home for the 'lock keeper' who would be in charge of taking toll monies and the opening and closing of the gates.

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6.63 km

View of the River Lagan

Highlight • River

7.01 km

Lagan River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lagan River, flowing through Belfast, is a vital waterway in Northern Ireland known for its scenic beauty. The river stretches 53.5 miles, winding its way from County Down's Slieve Croob mountain to Belfast, where it meets Belfast Lough, an inlet connected to the Irish Sea.

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7.14 km

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Located in south Belfast, Lagan Meadows is a beautiful nature reserve comprised of 9 hectares with pasture, meadow and woodland. It's the ideal spot if you're looking for a chance to see wildlife and enjoy local nature while just outside the city.

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7.62 km

Bridge over the River in the Lagan Valley AONB

Highlight • Forest

8.25 km

Belvoir Park Forest

Nature Reserve

11.9 km

Belvoir Park Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

A working forest just outside of Belfast dating back to 1961, Belvoir Park Forest is a gorgeous, lush forest park that overs 75 hectares alongside the south side of the River Lagan.

The forest is also home to a number of historic sites, including the 12th century Norman motte.

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14.0 km

View of the River Lagan

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Lagan is a famous river that runs through Northern Ireland from the Slieve Croob mountain in County Down to Belfast. Walk alongside the river via a shaded woodland path and enjoy the scenes of the Lagan Valley.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

1.47 km

1.06 km

943 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

6.83 km

603 m

380 m

309 m

143 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

36 %

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Lagan River – View of the River Lagan loop from Lagan Valley AONB

McLeave's Lock

Lock Keeper's Cottage and The Lock Keeper's Inn

View of the River Lagan

Lagan River

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Bridge over the River in the Lagan Valley AONB

Belvoir Park Forest

View of the River Lagan

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