Minnowburn BT8 8LE
Free for everyone
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
Close to the city, in the heart of the country Minnowburn is on the southern edge of Belfast, its meadows and woodlands rolling down to the Lagan river - perfect for a short stroll or the start of a longer walk. Dander along the burn that gives the area its name, beeches towering above, past where generations of children fished for minnows. Climb Terrace Hill and discover the garden built by linen merchant Ned Robinson, where you can have a picnic or take in the views across the Lagan valley. The old avenue curves back down the hill to the Sandpit field, which in once reverberated to the sound of ‘Pop for Peace’, a concert in 1969 endorsed by John Lennon. On the other side is a short walk to the Giant’s Ring, a huge neolithic earth henge and tomb where you can imagine scenes of ancient gatherings and rituals. Paths wind through fields, past the mill village of Edenderry and back to the river, to its first historical crossing at Shaw’s bridge, named after an officer in Oliver Cromwell’s army.
Dog Friendly:
Dogs welcome. Visitors are asked to keep their dogs on a lead, particularly when entering fields where livestock are grazing.
Entry Charge:
See website
Parking:
Free parking at Minnowburn Car Park
Facilities:
No Toilets on location
Refreshments available from Piccolo Mondo coffee and pizza van in Minnowburn
Notes:
Uneven ground in places, various surfaces, mainly gravel, grass or woodbark. Steps and steep slopes in places.
Contact:
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 02890647787
