HomeOrienteering routes and eco-trails
Our parks contain a number of orienteering routes and eco-trails.
Orienteering routes
Orienteering is a healthy outdoors activity for all ages and fitness levels.It usually takes place in areas of outstanding natural beauty and offers participants the chance to boost their physical condition and map-reading skills.
We have orienteering trails suitable for all ages in Ormeau Park, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Barnett Demesne, Clement Wilson Park and Cave Hill Country Park
Trail maps are available from Malone House (028 9068 1246) or Belfast Castle (028 9077 6925).
They cost £1 each or 50p when more than ten are purchased.
Call us on 028 9072 6345 (extension 6653 or 6651) for further details.
For more information about orienteering routes in Northern Ireland, visit the Northern Ireland Orienteering Association website
Eco-trails
Eco-trails use orienteering to give young people the chance to learn about the environment.By following an environmental trail, children and teenagers can find out more about their local, natural and built environment and have fun at the same time.
Eco-trails are located in Cave Hill Country Park, Ormeau Park, Clement Wilson Park and Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park.
Special packs are available, priced at £5, from Malone House (028 9068 1246) or Belfast Castle (028 9077 6925).
Call us on 028 9072 6345 (extension 6653 or 6651) for further details.
For more information about eco-trails in Northern Ireland, visit the Ecotrails website
