Lisburn & Castlereagh
The Category Lisburn & Castlereagh is a subset of South East of Northern Ireland.
'Belvoir Park Forest is a working forest within a city. It is a vibrant forest with a variety of wildlife and a range of tree specimens within easy reach of Belfast's outer ring road ... There are several way marked trails, starting and finishing at the forest car park.'
*Hillsborough Forest New!
'The forest covers an area of almost 200 acres and has way-marked routes providing a variety of different walks to suit everyone ... Visitors can now enjoy upgraded pathways throughout, stunning lakeside viewpoints with seating, additional picnic benches, extra car-parking facilities, and a state-of-the-art woodland-themed outdoor children's play area.'
'Lisnabreeny sits at the top of the Castlereagh Hills providing a breathtaking view over the city below. It is predominantly pasture but the site is most famous for its impressive rath, an ancient hillfort which would have provided a commanding site over the surrounding area ...'
Lisnabreeny [National Trust]
'Hillsborough stands south of Lisburn off the main Belfast to Dublin Road and is an unspoilt 18th and 19th century village ... The Village takes its name from Colonel Arthur Hill who completed the building of Hillsborough Fort in 1650. WillsHill was created Viscount Kilwarlin and Earl of Hillsborough in 1751 and became the first Marquis of Downshire in 1789. The family had a huge impact on the village and today Hillsborough has a number of beautiful Georgian buildings that date from the 18th century.' Note that the Website Page linked to is a replacement for the Page which seems to have been taken offline.
Lisburn City Council
Hillsborough Forest [nidirect]
'The Lagan Canal offers an opportunity to walk along a forgotten history that helped shape Ulster, encunter wildlife, enjoy peace and tranquility, and experience this nationally important heritage site ... The remains of the Canal exist from Lough Neagh to Belfast stretching west to east with the main access route being the M1 motorway.' Alert The Lagan Canal Trust became the Lagan Navigation Trust in 2016. However, it seems access to details of the Towpath Walks is no longer directly available via the new Website.
Lagan Towpath [WalkNI]
'The audio trails take you on a journey among local heritage and wildlife within the heart of Belfast and Lisburn. Following the Lagan Towpath this 11 mile stretch of shared pathway follows the route of the Lagan Navigation which is made up of sections of man-made canal and the River Lagan.' ALERT 'The audio trail hosting service is currently unavailable: At the time of this notice we are exploring alternative hosting options: Mar 2022'
'From the majestic lawns and flowerbeds that envelope the main avenues to the winding forest paths mapped out for walkers and joggers there is an atmosphere of tranquillity and a freshness in the air. Families come with children to picnic at the play park and others avail of the nearby restaurant for a spot of lunch after a long walk.'
'Entails eight site specific sculptures at Lagan Valley Island co-funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Lottery Fund. The trail is supplemented by exhibition spaces at ISLAND Arts Centre where temporary exhibitions are accommodated.'
Natural Forces Sculpture Trail [Culture Northern Ireland]
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