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Bells Lane Park

8 ha

📷 Albert Bridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

54.53365, -6.02808

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Blackbird
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Blackbird, Robin +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Moorhen, Blackbird, Robin +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Light Brown Apple Moth, Heart & Dart, Common Marbled Carpet +240 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Giant's Ring Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Rose WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Terrace Hill trail, MinnowburnWalking route1.4 km

The Terrace Hill trail at Minnowburn will take you round the pond, through woodland, and on to a low-walled garden that affords views over the Lagan Valley and beyond. Don't miss the wooden sculptures dotted along the path. Steps & steep slopes.

Named routeLength 1.4 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Riverside Circular Walk, MinnowburnWalking route4 km

Start at Minnowburn & follow the banks of the River Lagan into the Lagan Valley Regional Park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with an optional detour to the historic village of Edenderry. An accessible route on mostly flat gravel & tarmac paths.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Lagan TowpathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route

Belfast to Newry

Named routeRef 9National Cycle Network
Clement Wilson ParkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part Northern IrelandCycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Musgrave ParkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route101 m
Named routeRef 9Length 101 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface pavementslabs
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 9Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blue TrailMountain bike route

Barnett Demense Blue Trail. For confident through to experienced mountain bikers.

Named routeRef BlueListed length 3.9 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Red OptionsMountain bike route

Barnett Demense - Red trail options

Named routeRef RedPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Green TrailMountain bike route

Barnett Demense Green Trail. Aimed at beginners.

Named routeRef GreenListed length 3.4 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J2766 : Bell's Lane Park, Lambeg

📷 Albert Bridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J2766 : Bell's Lane Park, Lambeg

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