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Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve – View of the River Lagan loop from Balmoral

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United Kingdom

Northern Ireland

Upper Malone

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve – View of the River Lagan loop from Balmoral

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4.5

(2)

191

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Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve – View of the River Lagan loop from Balmoral

02:17

21.5km

170m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 9, 2026

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Lagan Valley AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.37 km

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Just of the towpath is the Meadows. A really peaceful part of the stretch, especially considering how close it is to the town centre.

This route in the meadow itself …

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4.06 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 …

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4.65 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn Coffee Shop

Highlight • River

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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6.25 km

Located in South Belfast and once a private estate, Barnett Demesne is now a public park since 1951. The park itself includes plenty of walk/hike opportunities, gardens, an arboretum & a children's playground.

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8.36 km

River View Picnic Spot, Lagan Valley AONB

Highlight • River

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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16.8 km

Culchrist Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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18.1 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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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.80 km

1.93 km

1.06 km

574 m

432 m

394 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

5.19 km

2.82 km

625 m

503 m

237 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 5 August

19°C

12°C

29 %

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Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve – View of the River Lagan loop from Balmoral

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Belvoir Park Forest

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn Coffee Shop

Barnett Demesne Stone Bridge

River View Picnic Spot, Lagan Valley AONB

Culchrist Bridge

View of the River Lagan

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