2.2 miles
Loop
Easy
Ecos Reserve Trail
The ecos millennium environmental centre hosts fun interative facilities, an environmental education centre and conferencing / exhibition centre. Dogs must be keep on a lead.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the rear of the car park follow the path that leads to the right of the Groundwork Sculpture over the Millennium Bridge and Braid River. Turn right at the end of the bridge and then left to walk in a clockwise direction. Cross over the main entrance road bridge and turn left. At the next junction turn right for the Summerfield Bridge. Stay on the perimeter path that runs close to the motorway and sweeps its way back to lake, ecos centre and car park.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the rear of the car park follow the path that leads to the right of the Groundwork Sculpture over the Millennium Bridge and Braid River. Turn right at the end of the bridge and then left to walk in a clockwise direction. Cross over the main entrance road bridge and turn left. At the next junction turn right for the Summerfield Bridge. Stay on the perimeter path that runs close to the motorway and sweeps its way back to lake, ecos centre and car park.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Ecos Centre, Otters, Irish Moiled Cattle
- Facilities On site at the Ecos Centre (seasonal) Broughshane & Ballymena
- Getting to the Start Follow the signposts for the Ecos Centre from the M2, Ballymena
- 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.
