DISTANCE

1.2 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Linear

Barnett Demesne Green Trail

Antrim

This is a 3.4km (1.7km each way) linear mountain biking and walking trail accessible from the trailhead and Shaw’s Bridge Car Park. The trail itself runs parallel to the meandering River Lagan and is wide with gentle inclines, making it ideal for young families and those giving mountain biking a go for the very first time.

DISTANCE

1.2 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Linear

OS MAP

15

GRID REFERENCE

J315686

COUNTY

Antrim

NEAREST TOWN

Belfast

LANDSCAPE

Forest

TERRAIN

null

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

Off Public Road

DIFFICULTY

Green

TRAIL INFORMATION

This is a 3.4km (1.7km each way) linear mountain biking and walking trail accessible from the trailhead and Shaw’s Bridge Car Park. The trail itself runs parallel to the meandering River Lagan and is wide with gentle inclines, making it ideal for young families and those giving mountain biking a go for the very first time.

TRAIL INFORMATION

This is a 3.4km (1.7km each way) linear mountain biking and walking trail accessible from the trailhead and Shaw’s Bridge Car Park. The trail itself runs parallel to the meandering River Lagan and is wide with gentle inclines, making it ideal for young families and those giving mountain biking a go for the very first time.

GETTING TO THE START

The Barnett Demesne Trails start from the Mary Peters Track in South Belfast. From the ‘House of Sport’ roundabout take the B103 Upper Malone Road signposted Finaghy/Dunmurry. After approximately 1 mile, turn left down Old Coach Lane and continue for 100 metres where the Mary Peters Track entrance will be on your right hand side. The Barnett Demesne trailhead is located beside the upper car park. Trailhead postcode is BT9 5PR. Please note, the trailhead car park is open Mon - Thurs: 9.30am to 9pm, Fri: 9.30am to 5pm and Sat/Sun; 10am to 5pm.

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