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Clement Wilson Park

30 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome30 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Shaws Bridge Car Park 49m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Eristalis pertinax +79 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Eristalis pertinax +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Orange Waxcap, Shaggy Parasol, Scarlet Waxcap +3 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Orange Waxcap, Shaggy Parasol, Scarlet Waxcap +3 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network National Route 9

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Memories of Castlereagh Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Meadow TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Connswater Community GreenwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Lagan TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Giant's Ring Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

56 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 99Cycling route

Belfast to Newcastle

Named routeRef 99Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route

Belfast to Newry

Named routeRef 9National Cycle Network
Connswater Community GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
OrangefieldCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Middlepath StreetCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Clement Wilson ParkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Green TrailMountain bike route

Barnett Demense Green Trail. Aimed at beginners.

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J3269 : Path, Clement Wilson Park, Belfast (3)

J3269 : Path, Clement Wilson Park, Belfast (3)

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