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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Adelaide

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Adelaide

Hard

5.0

(2)

10

riders

Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Adelaide

05:10

87.4km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lagan Valley AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.72 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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2

4.46 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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3

10.1 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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4

10.4 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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5

13.0 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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6

33.8 km

Fine Coffee Café

Highlight • Other

7

33.9 km

The Barrow Fruit and Veg Shop

Highlight • Structure

A great place to stop for some fresh fruit and vegetables on a bike tour, the owner is also very friendly.

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8

55.1 km

Broad Water Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

This meandering bicycle path glides on through from the station, you get a chance to catch a moment, get into your rhythm by the waters edge.

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B

87.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

38.3 km

3.94 km

2.77 km

1.81 km

301 m

195 m

Surfaces

76.2 km

7.81 km

1.84 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

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