This urban route begins in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter as far east as Victoria Park.
It is mainly a combination of shared paths and protected cycle lane.
There is lots do to in the area and lots of sights to see along this route.
Cross the Sam Thompson Bridge past the famous Harland and Wolff shipbuilders - and you can turn right to pay the Titanic Belfast visitor centre a visit.
Take a left to journey around the SSE Arena to go along the water’s edge.
Over the Lagan Weir Bridge to the Big Fish there are food vans that open at lunchtime for a bite to eat.
You can also follow the route through Sailortown and north along the lough towards Hazelbank Park.
From there, continue north along Shore Road (not traffic-free) to Loughshore Park or, turn north west to take in Glen Park, Three Mile Water Conservation Park and Mossley Mill.
Points of interest
There are many sights to see along this route, including:
- Harland & Wolff giant yellow cranes
- Titanic Belfast museum
- SSE Arena
- Sailortown historic church
- Views of Cavehill and Belfast Lough
- Mossley Mill historic building.
Useful information
The Visit Belfast main tourist office is located at 9 Donegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GB.
You will find secure, covered cycle parking at Lanyon and York Street stations.
There are potential barriers in Hazelbank Park, made up of 10 chicane gates.
These can be passed through at a slow pace on a cycles, but non-standard cycles may struggle.
Public transport links:
- Train links from Belfast Lanyon, York Street, Jordanstown and Mossley Mill stations. Check Translink timetables
- Laganside Bus Centre.
Nearby Routes
- Route 99 (Comber Greenway) - cross over the walking/cycling bridge at the Big Fish and follow Middlepath Street to join the Comber Greenway.
- Route 9 (Belfast to Lisburn, Lagan Towpath) - join route at river beside Lanyon station and follow the river south-west from Belfast to Lisburn.
Please note
We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness.
However, all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. To the extent permitted by law, Sustrans accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes.
Walking and cycling routes change over time. Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces.
Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability, experience and confidence levels of those in your group.