Shaw's Bridge – View of the River Lagan loop from Adelaide

Shaw's Bridge – View of the River Lagan loop from Adelaide

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Shaw's Bridge – View of the River Lagan loop from Adelaide

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42.5km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.73 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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4.27 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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4.50 km

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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30.6 km

Hilltop View

Highlight • Viewpoint

40.0 km

Belfast Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Natural

With thousands of colourful flowers and plant species from around the world, the Botanic Gardens are a wonderful place to visit. The gardens opened in 1828 as a private park …

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40.6 km

Queen's University Belfast

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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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