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Minnowburn and Giant’s Ring
Stroll along the banks of the Lagan and Minnowburn, winding through beautiful Ballynahatty countryside and farmland to the famous Giant’s Ring.

Nearest Towns: Belfast
Distance: 2.1 miles (3.5km) Circular
Points of Interest: Minnowburn woodland, Giant’s Ring, River Lagan, spring bluebells, autumn vistas

This National Trust walk begins in the car park by Minnowburn beeches. Follow the Lagan path upstream, turning left at the boardwalk. Cross the Edenderry Road and climb the stile opposite. Carry on until you come to the stile at Ballynahatty Road. Turn right, walk about 30 metres and take the stile on your left. Follow this path for about 1km until you reach the Giant’s Ring. This Neolithic circle enclosure is roughly 180 metres across, surrounded by a 4 metre earthwork bank. Near the centre is a tomb with five upright stones and a large capstone (circa 3000 BC). Cross over the centre and follow the road past the car park. Turn left at the gate, take the stile opposite and cross the Sandpit Field to the stile at Giant’s Ring Road. Cross the road, go though the small gate opposite and follow the path back to the car park. For a shorter alternative route, after crossing the stile at Edenderry Road, take the woodland path 30 metres on your left to Terrace Hill garden for glorious views, especially in autumn.


WalkNI.pdf
(NITB Homepage)