Belfast

The Lagan Towpath gives you room for a longer run south of the center. Ormeau Park offers a leafy circuit on the other side of the river, while Botanic Gardens works for a short outing near Queen’s University. Plan park runs around seasonal gate closing times.

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Lagan Towpath & Meadows

Stranmillis & south Belfast

6.8 km Out & back

Ormeau Park

Ormeau Road, southeast of the center

2.6 km Loop

Botanic Gardens

Queen’s Quarter

2.5 km Loop

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Where to run in Belfast

Lagan Towpath & Meadows

A longer out-and-back on public Lagan Valley paths from Stranmillis, with riverside and meadow sections.

Approx. distance6.8 km

Underfoot

Paved and compacted towpath

Start here

Public Lagan Towpath beside Lockview Road in Stranmillis.

Follow the mapped public towpath and Lagan Meadows connections south to the marked turnaround, then return the same way.

Getting there

Travel towards Stranmillis and walk along Lockview Road to the public towpath entrance.

Before you go

Share the narrow towpath with walkers and cyclists. Mud, flooding and low winter light can change conditions; respect closure signs and keep away from the river edge.

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Ormeau Park

A park circuit on public avenues among trees and open lawns, outside the golf course.

Approx. distance2.6 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

Start here

Public southwestern park path from the Ormeau Road entrance.

Follow the mapped circuit north on the public wooded park paths, then return to the western entrance on Ormeau Road.

Getting there

Use public transport along Ormeau Road and walk through the signed public park entrance.

Before you go

Check gate hours and event access. Stay outside the golf course, BMX track and enclosed sports courts; give organized runs and dog walkers room. Slow to a walk at gates and barriers.

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Botanic Gardens

An easy outdoor garden circuit near the university, the museum and hotels south of the center.

Approx. distance2.5 km

Underfoot

Paved paths

Start here

Public northern garden path near the Botanic Avenue entrance.

Run one lap on the outdoor public garden paths, outside the Palm House and Tropical Ravine buildings.

Getting there

Walk from Queen’s University or Botanic Avenue to the public garden gate.

Before you go

Closing times move earlier as winter approaches. Give visitors room near the glasshouses, keep out of flower beds and check concert or festival enclosures. Slow to a walk at gates and barriers.

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More places to run

Victoria Park

A compact eastern park with public paths around the lake, useful for a separate outing near the airport side of the city. Follow current access signs and give birds space.

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Waterworks

A northern park alternative with reservoir-side paths and a different neighborhood setting. Use the public park paths and check gate hours.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026