Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Holywood

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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Holywood

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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Holywood

03:39

62.7km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 24.2 km for 8 m

After 53.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.74 km

Narnia Sculptures at C.S. Lewis Square

Highlight • Structure

This place is dedicated to the famous writer CS Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) and decorated with characters from the books

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10.6 km

The Dub Tea Rooms

Highlight • Other

Crossing the Lagan over the Lagan Weir in Belfast gives you, as a cyclist, an interesting perspective of the river and the city. The bridge, which runs between the Queen …

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16.8 km

Beach

25.0 km

Lagan

Lake

29.5 km

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Just of the towpath is the Meadows. A really peaceful part of the stretch, especially considering how close it is to the town centre.

This route in the meadow itself …

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30.5 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn Coffee Shop

Highlight • River

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn coffee shop is a perfect spot to take a breather and rehydrate and refuel. The coffee shop is situated in a beautiful riverside …

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31.9 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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39.3 km

Lagan Towpath

Highlight • Forest

One of the most popular outdoor spots in the province. The Towpath is part of the Ulster Way. You can walk, run or cycle completely traffic free from the Castlereagh hills to Lisburn.

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40.1 km

Lagan Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

The path, which is part of National Cycle Route 9, offers a peaceful atmosphere that is ideal for relaxed bike rides - but walkers, joggers and dog owners also appreciate the route.

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56.9 km

Victoria Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Victoria Park is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The park has a lake which is home to water birds such as swans, geese, ducks, herons and migrant waders. …

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62.7 km

End point

Train Station

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