Scrabo Hill - Newtownards
Tourist office 
4.11 km
+132 m
-132 m
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Ards
The walk takes in the summit of Scrabo Hill and the famous Scrabo Tower built in 1857, one of Ireland’s best known landmarks. The views over Strangford Lough and North Down are some of the finest in the country. The walk then descends to the disused sandstone quarries which provided building stone since Anglo-Norman times. The old quarries have major geological importance and have been designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest.
Walks near Scrabo Tower
Holywood to Orlock - North Down Coastal Path
Tourist office 
24.50 km
+43 m
-41 m
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from North Down
North Down Coastal Path extends from Holywood in the west to Orlock in the east. The path passes through coastline and parkland. Historic relics and flora and fauna are found in abundance, including the grey seals which can be spotted offshore.
Loop River - In Cregagh Glen - Belfast
Tourist office 2.98 km
+39 m
-2 m
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Belfast
This linear Walk follow the Loop River up to Cregagh Glen. You’ll come across all sorts of wildlife and greenery to bring your walk to life.
Orange Field - CC Greenway, Belfast
Tourist office 2.44 km
+30 m
-2 m
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Belfast
This linear Walk follows Connswater Community (CC) Greenway along Knock River in Orangefield. You’ll come across all sorts of wildlife and greenery to bring your walk to life.
Victoria Park to Braniel - CC Greenway, Belfast
Tourist office 4.81 km
+35 m
-2 m
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Belfast
This linear walk follows the Connswater Community (CC) Greenway along the course of three rivers that splits into two different routes – following the route along the Knock River to Marsh-wiggle Way and Braniel.
Stop at C.S. Lewis Square for some refreshments in EastSide Visitor Centre and explore the seven sculptures by Irish artist Maurice Harron inspired by the characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, before continuing your journey through Belfast’s own wildlife corridor.
Victoria Park to Creagahn Glen - CC Greenway, Belfast
Tourist office 5.40 km
+45 m
-1 m
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Belfast
This linear walk follows the Connswater Community (CC) Greenway along the course of three rivers that splits into two different routes – following the Loop River up to Cregagh Glen.
Stop off at C.S. Lewis Square for some refreshments in EastSide Visitor Centre and explore the seven sculptures by Irish artist Maurice Harron inspired by the characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, before continuing your journey through Belfast’s own wildlife corridor.
Victoria Park to Dixon Playing Fields - CC Greenway, Belfast
Tourist office 4.10 km
+12 m
-5 m
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Belfast
This linear walk follows the Connswater Community (CC) Greenway along the course of three rivers that splits into two different routes – Victoria Park along the Connswater River following the route along the Knock River.
Stop off at C.S. Lewis Square for some refreshments in EastSide Visitor Centre and explore the seven sculptures by Irish artist Maurice Harron inspired by the characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, before continuing your journey through Belfast’s own wildlife corridor.
