Nendrum Monastery Ruins – Lagan Towpath loop from Lisburn

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Nendrum Monastery Ruins – Lagan Towpath loop from Lisburn

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Nendrum Monastery Ruins – Lagan Towpath loop from Lisburn

06:20

108km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.1 km for 290 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.83 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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14.0 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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14.5 km

Lagan Meadows

Nature Reserve

19.3 km

Lagan

Lake

23.5 km

The Comber Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Comber Greenway is a popular traffic-free footway and cycling path connecting Belfast city centre with Comber. It's the perfect place to get some fresh air and relieve yourself from the …

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44.8 km

Beach

46.2 km

Islandreagh Wood

Forest

46.9 km

Mahee Castle

Castle

47.1 km

Nendrum Monastery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Love spending time here. There is a park bench to the far east corner, and to the left of that hosts one of the best views of the Lough. When …

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58.0 km

Sketrick Castle (ruin)

Castle

59.5 km

Whiterock Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

It's home to two yacht clubs: Strangford Lough Yacht Club and 1.5 kilometres (0.95 mi) to the north, Down Cruising Club. Between the two yacht clubs is Sketrick Castle, a …

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84.3 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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94.5 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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103 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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108 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types