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Lagan Towpath

22.9 km one way · Strenuous · one-way walk · starts at Stranmillis, Belfast

The old canal towpath along the River Lagan from Belfast to Lisburn, through meadows and woodland.

Terrain

Quiet surfaced paths, off road, flat.

Dogs

WalkNI says dogs must be kept under control at all times. Shared with cyclists. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Stranmillis, Belfast. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: WalkNI (Outmore NI). Summary in our own words, checked 29 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.