A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Belfast
'This is not a sightseeing tour in the strictest sense. There is no physical reminder or legacy of the incidents involved. Belfast City Centre is now an active, vibrant place, far removed from the ...
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'Between 1971 and 1998 Belfast City Centre was the setting for many tragic incidents of the sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland (The Troubles). This unique walking tour of the City Centre visits the actual sites of some of the most significant events.'
'Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and botany ... Unfortunately for the Soci ...
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Tree Trail 'There are over 100 species of tree in the Belfast Botanic Gardens collection. This trail takes you past a few of the outstanding specimens. All of the trees on the trail are described and illustrated in detail in the tree archive of the Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens.'
'In the winter months October to March we walk within a 15-mile radius of Belfast. Walks are between 3 and 5 miles in Winter and 5 to 8 miles in Summer.'
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'We walk every Saturday (except for holidays). We nearly always use public transport. Our club is especially suitable for over-50s. The walks are not too strenuous. We go to places all over Northern Ireland ... '
'Belfast City Cemetery is one of the oldest public cemeteries in Belfast. It was purchased in 1866 by Belfast Corporation (now the council) and was officially opened on 1 August 1869 a ...
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'We've developed a walking trail in partnership with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, which tells the stories of some of the famous people buried in the cemetery, as well as linking the City Cemetery's maritime heritage and Titanic Belfast.'
Belfast City Council
'Walking is one of the easiest and cheapest ways of enjoying the outdoors and keeping fit. We have a number of different Walking Routes in our parks to help you get active ... Orienteering is a ...
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'We have developed a new Walk in the Park booklet which includes walking routes and maps of many of the major parks and open spaces in the city.'
The Belfast Hills have six main sites which are open to the public: [1] Carnmoney Hill - - - : [2] Cave Hill Country Park - - - : [3] Divis and the Black Mountain - - - : [4] Slievenacloy ...
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'Experience the Belfast Hills, renowned for providing a unique backdrop to a thriving urban area. Being so close to the city, fantastic views over Belfast and beyond can be easily enjoyed at Cave Hill and Belfast Castle or Black Mountain ... With well over half a million hikes taken every year, walking is the number one recreational activity in the Belfast Hills.'
Member of the U3A - Northern Ireland Grouping
'The Club was formed in July 1983 with the following aims: [1] To provide a programme of organised walks - - - : [2] To secure and maintain the right to walk in the countryside, on public paths, mountain tracks and open moorland - - - : [3] To encourage recreational walking and the appreciation of the countryside - - - : [4] To help protect the natural beauty from despoliation.
'Traffic free section of the National Cycle Network developed by Sustrans along the old Belfast to Comber railway line. The path was completed in November 2008 and provides a tranquil green corrido ...
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'This walk leads from the centre of Belfast to the town of Comber along the line of the former railway.'
Comber Greenway [Sustrans]
[1] The CCG Trail - - - : [2] The George Best Trail - - - : [3] The C.S. Lewis Trail - - - : [4] Van Morrison Trail - - - : [5] Other East Belfast Trails; The Yardmen Trail and the Victoria Park Ec ...
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'The Connswater Community Greenway is committed to developing a number of heritage and tourism trails which will encourage visitors and locals to learn about the vast history of the area, to visit the Greenway and to visit east Belfast. So why not get on your walking shoes and explore east Belfast?'
East Side Greenways
'The property contains the peaks of Divis Mountain, Black Mountain, Mount Gilbert and Armstrongs Hill, and also the headwaters of the Clady Water, Forth River, Ballygomartin River, Collin River and ...
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'The mountains rest in the heart of the Belfast Hills, which provide the backdrop to the city's skyline. The rich, varied archaeological landscape is home to a host of wildlife. There are walking trails along a variety of terrain: through heath, on stone tracks, along boardwalks and road surface.'
'We are an easy rambling club and walks are arranged to suit our members within reasonable limits. Those who feel unable to complete the full walks are encouraged to adapt the walks to their own requirements.'
'The tour will begin and end in a pub and there will be a coffee stop in the middle (drinks not included in the price). The places we visit will evoke writers who were born in or who lived in Belfast and who had their own particular take on the city.'
'Follows the River Lagan Towpath south-west from Belfast to Lisburn. Being traffic-free, the Lagan towpath is ideal for families and beginners. There are plenty of places to explor ...
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'Route 9 travels in sections from Queen Elizabeth Bridge in Belfast to Newry, via Lisburn, Craigavon, Portadown and Scarva. You'll pass rivers, lakes and beautiful parks - perfect for nature lovers and budding wildlife spotters.' 100% Traffic-free.
'There is a walk on most Saturdays and Wednesdays throughout the year, organised and led by a club member.'
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'Formed in 1979, The Spartan Red Sox Walking Club organise day walks, week and weekend trips in Ireland, sometimes further afield, and social events.'
'There is no better opportunity to take in Northern Ireland’s spectacularly varied scenery, wonder at its wildlife and sample the local heritage ... Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick along ...
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'Circular long distance walking route that is one of the longest in the United Kingdom and Ireland.'
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