Lagan and Lough Cycleway overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐
The Lagan and Lough Cycleway is a (mostly) traffic-free route, running from Jordanstown, though Belfast, to Lisburn. There are some segments along busier roads, but on shared pavements alongside the road. There are also several short segments along (normally) quiet roads.
The route shown on the map has a bit added on (specifically the Newtownabbey Way), and starts at Mossley Mill, making it 23.6 miles long. This route offers stunning sea views, and blissful canal-side cycling,
Photos are by Anne Ramsey and SouthwestCyclist
Surface
Pretty much throughout its length, this route has a good, sealed surface.
Bikes
Most kinds of bicycles will be able to use this route.
Toilets
There are toilets at the start, 4.2 miles in (but slightly off the trail, in Hazelbank Park), various places in Belfast, and again in Lisburn (but not directly on the path).
Points of Interest
You will cycle right past the docks where the Titanic was launched from. Also consider visiting HMS Caroline.
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Barriers
I’m not aware of any barriers along the route. However, there are a few narrow bridges where cyclists should dismount. Trikes and most cargo bikes may not be able to get through.
Ratings
Safety: ⭐⭐
Hilliness: ⭐⭐⭐
Refreshment stops: ⭐⭐
Barriers: ⭐⭐⭐
Surface: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐
Forecast for the Lagan and Lough cycle route
What it looks like
Video
This video from Anne Ramsey shows part of the route.
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Interactive map for the Lagan and Lough cycle route
You can download the GPX file from the map below, simply by clicking the GPX button. Hovering over the elevation profile will show the elevation for that point along the route, in both metres and feet. It will also show the gradient.
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