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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Union Locls

Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Union Locls

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4.0

(5)

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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Union Locls

01:25

34.4km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.42 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.44 km

Lisburn to Belfast Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great bike route. I recommend it very much.

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14.1 km

Culchrist Bridge

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ice turnaround point for a 6k run from crown plaza hotel

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17.1 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn Coffee Shop

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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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18.5 km

Shaw's Bridge

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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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21.2 km

River View Picnic Spot, Lagan Valley AONB

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Beautiful spot to stop for a picnic or just to enjoy the scenery. It's close to the path so not much of a detour and well worth the small effort.

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23.4 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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25.9 km

Lagan Towpath

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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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34.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

850 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

609 m

301 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

22°C

12°C

0 %

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Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Union Locls

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Culchrist Bridge

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn Coffee Shop

Shaw's Bridge

River View Picnic Spot, Lagan Valley AONB

Lagan Towpath

Lagan Towpath

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