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Malone Lower

Shaftesbury Square to Giants Ring loop — Lagan Valley

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United Kingdom

Northern Ireland

Malone Lower

Shaftesbury Square to Giants Ring loop — Lagan Valley

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Shaftesbury Square to Giants Ring loop — Lagan Valley

07:24

28.6km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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413 m

Shaftesbury Square Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Commonly known as the Golden Mile, Shaftesbury Square, holds rich historical value and modern day interest. Originally developed in the mid-19th century, it became a bustling commercial and cultural centre. …

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1.08 km

Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast was founded as Queen's College, Belfast. Its roots go back to 1810. The college has a technical profile and has an extensive technology transfer service. Teachers are also trained at St. Mary's College.

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13.2 km

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

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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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19.6 km

Giant's Ring Neolithic Henge and Dolmen

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The structure consists of a circular earthen ring with a diameter of 180 m and an area of 28,000 square meters, surrounded by an earthen rampart 3.5 m high. At …

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22.2 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage and The Lock Keeper's Inn

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Take a breather from your walk and stop at The Lock Keeper's Inn, a lovely cafe situated in a beautiful riverside setting up delicious food and drink between 9am-4pm every …

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28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

5.25 km

4.26 km

1.74 km

1.17 km

156 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

3.81 km

3.54 km

1.19 km

491 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Shaftesbury Square to Giants Ring loop — Lagan Valley

Shaftesbury Square Monument

Queen's University Belfast

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

Giant's Ring Neolithic Henge and Dolmen

Lock Keeper's Cottage and The Lock Keeper's Inn

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