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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Ravernet

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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Ravernet

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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Ravernet

02:13

35.8km

330m

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: May 16, 2026

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Lagan Valley AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Highlight • Religious Site

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Giant's Ring Dolmen

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Wooden Bear Sculpture, Minnowburn

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful Woodlands, especially nice during Autumn, lots of gravel trails to hike or bike in the woods alongside the River Lagan.

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19.1 km

The River Lagan is a famous river that runs through Northern Ireland from the Slieve Croob mountain in County Down to Belfast. Walk alongside the river via a shaded woodland path and enjoy the scenes of the Lagan Valley.

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19.8 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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24.8 km

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park Rose Garden and Stone Monoliths

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is one of the most popular green spaces in Belfast. The park covers a huge area – 130 acres (52 ha) in total. …

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25.2 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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27.7 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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35.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

14.4 km

2.25 km

1.03 km

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

351 m

248 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Ravernet

Drumbo Round Tower

Giant's Ring Dolmen

Wooden Bear Sculpture, Minnowburn

View of the River Lagan

Shaw's Bridge

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park Rose Garden and Stone Monoliths

Lagan Towpath

Lagan Towpath

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