1.4 miles
Loop
Easy
Buttermilk Bridge
Broughshane is known as the "Garden Village of Ulster" thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000 flowers are planted annually winning the village many national and international awards. Suitable for wheel chair users.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Starting at Houston's Mill car park follow the path that leads to Broughshane Main Street. Take care crossing the road to the entry archway of the Buttermilk Bridge Walk. Follow the path in an anti-clockwise direction staying close to the river until you reach the play park and car park.Turn left and go down Knockan Road to Main Street, turn left and proceed back to the Houston's Mill site.
The path is well maintained and has no steep inclines or obstacles, making it wheelchair user friendly, and although there are a few drains and uneven patches in places on the Main Street, it is generally not too bad.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Starting at Houston's Mill car park follow the path that leads to Broughshane Main Street. Take care crossing the road to the entry archway of the Buttermilk Bridge Walk. Follow the path in an anti-clockwise direction staying close to the river until you reach the play park and car park.Turn left and go down Knockan Road to Main Street, turn left and proceed back to the Houston's Mill site.
The path is well maintained and has no steep inclines or obstacles, making it wheelchair user friendly, and although there are a few drains and uneven patches in places on the Main Street, it is generally not too bad.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Dipper, Malard & Moorhen
- Facilities Public toilets in village. The Thatch Inn and numerous cafes (many have steps). The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Numerous cafes in the village – Shop (wheelchair accessible) – In the village – Disabled toilets – Disabled parking.
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 3 Terrain: Level surface Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start The car park at Houston's Mill is located just off the Main Street in Broughshane.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Trail Grade Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
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Suitable for most people, these routes are relatively flat, smooth and well-defined with occasional gentle slopes. There may be minor obstacles such as gates and bridges. A basic level of fitness will help to enjoy these trails.
