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Malone Lower

Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Adelaide

Hard

4

riders

Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Adelaide

05:39

95.2km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lagan Valley AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.72 km

Shaw's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The bridge is named after Captain John Shaw of Oliver Cromwell's army, who built an oak bridge here in 1655. A stone bridge was built by Thomas Burgh in 1691, …

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4.47 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn coffee shop is a perfect spot to take a breather and rehydrate and refuel. The coffee shop is situated in a beautiful riverside …

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3

5.59 km

Wooden Bear Sculpture, Minnowburn

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful Woodlands, especially nice during Autumn, lots of gravel trails to hike or bike in the woods alongside the River Lagan.

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4

11.0 km

The Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is one of the most popular green spaces in Belfast. The park covers a huge area – 130 acres (52 ha) in total. …

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5

11.3 km

Lagan Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

The path, which is part of National Cycle Route 9, offers a peaceful atmosphere that is ideal for relaxed bike rides - but walkers, joggers and dog owners also appreciate the route.

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18.3 km

Lagan

Lake

7

63.7 km

Old Stone Building in Randalstown

Highlight • Structure

B

95.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.8 km

16.3 km

13.6 km

2.70 km

593 m

227 m

123 m

Surfaces

88.3 km

6.50 km

322 m

158 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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