Lagan Valley Towpath  Belfast To Lisburn

**Directions To Get Here**

Belfast City Centre
just off the M1 motorway
start at Albert Bridge
 

**WALK**

This 9 mile Walk Starts on the Albert Bridge in Belfast the route soon joins Ulster Way
(UW) as it emerges from the suburbs of south-east Belfast but deviates slightly from UW
at the M I Motorway

The walk is nearly all on the towpath of the canal and canalized river which opened in 1763.
Plants to note: Himalayan balsam, purple loosestrife, horsetails, comfrey

butterbur (like giant rhubarb). Late summer duckweed on the water surface looks like a
bright green carpet

Waterside birds include moorhens, coots, dab chicks, mallards. Listen for the magpie's
rattle and the occasional shrill pipe of kingfishers.

Cross to the north bank at Shaw's Bridge. Look out for squirrels in the splendid trees opposite.
Recommended side visits: Edenderry village (and up to the Giant's Ring through the field gate),
Drumbeg church, Dixon Park.
 

Disabled & Less Adgile Ramblers

most of this walk follows the old canal tow path from Belfast to Lisburn
and should be suitable for all ages abilities its 9 miles there is a regular bus service
for your return journey to Belfast