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.
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