DISTANCE

0.5 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

TRAIL GRADE

Easy

Crawfordsburn Country Park, Glen Walk

Down

Gently undulating walk through mature beech wood, closely following the course of the Crawford's Burn.

DISTANCE

0.5 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Sheet 15

GRID REFERENCE

J467822

COUNTY

Down

NEAREST TOWN

Crawfordsburn

LANDSCAPE

Parkland & Grassland, Riverside, Woodland

Trail Grade

Easy

TERRAIN

Gently undulating off road paths

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

Leave the Visitor's Centre at Crawfordsburn Country Park, follow the waymarked trail south up through the Glen. The path returns to the Visitor Centre.

This walk is also suitable for people with limited mobility, please see Disabled Ramblers NI .

TRAIL INFORMATION

Leave the Visitor's Centre at Crawfordsburn Country Park, follow the waymarked trail south up through the Glen. The path returns to the Visitor Centre.

This walk is also suitable for people with limited mobility, please see Disabled Ramblers NI .

GETTING TO THE START

Follow the A2 from Belfast to Bangor, Crawfordsburn Country Park is signposted from the Junction at Ballyrobert.
  • Point of Interest
    Views of Lanyon's Viaduct, woodland wildlife
  • Facilities
    Visitor Centre: permanent and seasonal exhibitions, free leaflets and nature books. Toilets for disabled; picnic tables; self service restaurant: open 10am -4.30pm through the year. Scooters for free use are available for people with limited mobility capable of riding them. Booking is advised. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled toilets – Disabled parking – Visitors Centre – Mobility vehicle available.
  • Dog Policy
    Dogs should be on a lead. Please clean up after your dog.
  • Accessibility Information
    Accessibility Grade: Grade 4
    Terrain: Gently undulating off road paths
    Toilet Facility: No
    Signage: No
  • Getting to the Start
    Follow the A2 from Belfast to Bangor, Crawfordsburn Country Park is signposted from the Junction at Ballyrobert.
  • Public Transport
  • Trail Grade
    Easy ⓘ TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER

    The trail grades shown on OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com are based on desk-based assessments of available trail information. The categories—Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Very Strenuous—follow the Sustainable Trails Development Guide grading system.

    These grades are provided as a general guide to help users choose trails that may be suitable for them. They are not a substitute for official, on-site grading or safety information provided by the relevant land manager, which may differ from the information on these websites.

    Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including the risk of injury, death, property damage, and other hazards. By using information from OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from the use of this information.

    Conditions on trails can change, and the actual environment may differ from what is described online. Users should always exercise their own judgment, take appropriate precautions, and remain responsible for their own safety and conduct at all times.

    All information provided on OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com is intended as a guide only and should be used alongside your own experience, awareness, and careful decision-making.

    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.

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