Walking routes

Walking is one of the easiest and cheapest ways of enjoying the outdoors and keeping fit. We offer a number of different walking routes in our parks to help you get active.

View walking routes in Belfast

For further details, call us on 028 9072 6345 (extension 6653). More information about walking routes in Belfast is also available from the Walk NI website

Spring walks

Here's our pick of the best walks in our parks this spring:

Victoria Park

Victoria Park is a great place for all the family to explore. Discover the ‘miler’, a one-mile circular walk around the lake, and look out for our Poetry in the Park plaques. This walk is totally flat, on surfaced and unsurfaced paths, and gives you the chance to feed the ducks, spot birds or have fun in the nearby play area.

The park also hosts a monthly Saturday club, as part of our Watch This Space scheme. The club explores wildlife in the park and is suitable for children aged seven to 12. Younger children can also attend but must be accompanied by an adult.

Barnett Demesne and Clement Wilson Park

Barnett Demesne and Clement Wilson offers fantastic walks and hidden gems along the Lagan towpath.

In Barnett Demesne, you can explore the trees in our arboretum and see wildlife such as rabbits, badgers and birds, including jays and rooks. The park also has a refurbished play area, near Shaw’s Bridge, which is ideal for children.

Both parks are part of the National Cycle Network, so why not bring your bike along and enjoy a cycle alongside the River Lagan?

Cave Hill Country Park

Cave Hill Country Park contains lots of natural and historical features. Head to the park to enjoy breathtaking views and stand 'on top' of Belfast.

The park contains three waymarked walking routes:

Cave Hill Trail (Green trail) – a challenging route to McArt’s Fort and back down via the old quarry (4.5 miles)
Estate Trail (Blue trail) – a woodland walk with fine views of Cave Hill and Belfast (2.4 miles)
Castle Trail (Castle trail) – a short circular route with fantastic views over Belfast (0.8 miles).

It also contains Belfast Castle, where you can relax and enjoy a tea or coffee after your walk. Children can enjoy Cave Hill Adventurous Playground while adults can learn more about the park in the visitor centre.

Ulster Way

The Lagan Valley towpath forms part of this 1,000 km circular walking route around Northern Ireland. The pathway stretches from Belfast to Lisburn and can be enjoyed as part of the Ulster Way or on its own.

More information is available from the Ulster Way website

All park walking routes

Park walking routes
Park	Walking route
Barnett Demesne	Barnett Demesne walking route (PDF - 1.47MB)
Belfast Castle estate	Belfast Castle Estate walking route (PDF - 201KB)
Belvoir Park Forest	Belvoir Park Forest walking route (PDF - 313KB)
Bloomfield Walkway	Bloomfield Walkway walking route (PDF - 345KB)
Bog Meadows	Bog Meadows walking route (PDF - 384KB)
Botanic Gardens	Botanic Gardens walking route (PDF - 521KB)
Cave Hill Country Park	Cave Hill Country Park walking route (PDF - 202KB)
Clement Wilson Park	Clement Wilson Park walking route (PDF - 159KB)
Colin Glen Forest Park	Colin Glen Forest Park walking route (PDF - 201KB)
Cregagh Glen/Lisnabreeny	Cregagh Glen/Lisnabreeny walking route (PDF - 498KB)
Divis and Black Mountain	Divis and Black Mountain walking route (PDF - 436KB)
Falls Park	Falls Park walking route (PDF - 465KB)
Giant's Ring/Lagan Valley Regional Park	Giant's Ring/Lagan Valley Regional Park walking route (PDF - 185KB)
Lagan Meadows	Lagan Meadows walking route (PDF - 439KB)
Musgrave Park	Musgrave Park walking route (PDF - 191KB)
Ormeau Park	Ormeau Park walking route (PDF - 557KB)
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park	Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park walking route (PDF - 543KB)
Stormont estate	Stormont Estate walking route (PDF - 541KB)
Victoria Park	Victoria Park walking route (PDF - 487KB)
Waterworks	Waterworks walking route (PDF - 457KB)
Woodvale Park	Woodvale Park walking route (PDF - 108KB)