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Lagan Towpath – Shaw's Bridge loop from City Hospital

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Malone Lower

Lagan Towpath – Shaw's Bridge loop from City Hospital

Easy

4.0

(5)

172

riders

Lagan Towpath – Shaw's Bridge loop from City Hospital

01:25

33.4km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 209 m

After 16.8 km for 61 m

After 33.2 km for 209 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.04 km

Queen's University Belfast

Highlight • Historical Site

Queen's University Belfast was founded as Queen's College, Belfast. Its roots go back to 1810. The college has a technical profile and has an extensive technology transfer service. Teachers are also trained at St. Mary's College.

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2

1.51 km

Ulster Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ulster Museum explores the past, present, and future through collections of art, science, and history.
It is located in the beautiful surroundings of Belfast's Botanic Gardens, and admission is even free.

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3

8.15 km

Beautiful spot to stop for a picnic or just to enjoy the scenery. It's close to the path so not much of a detour and well worth the small effort.

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4

10.3 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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5

12.9 km

Lagan Towpath

Highlight • Forest

One of the most popular outdoor spots in the province. The Towpath is part of the Ulster Way. You can walk, run or cycle completely traffic free from the Castlereagh hills to Lisburn.

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6

26.4 km

Culchrist Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

ice turnaround point for a 6k run from crown plaza hotel

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7

28.3 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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33.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

7.44 km

1.76 km

1.53 km

391 m

348 m

171 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

542 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

4°C

15 %

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