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Musgrave Park

43 ha

📷 Albert Bridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome43 ha

Getting here

54.57012, -5.97518

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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
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Woodpigeon +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Woodpigeon +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Large White, Small White +138 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Large White, Small White +138 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Nettle Clustercup Rust, Devil's Fingers · last seen 2025; Fungi — Nettle Clustercup Rust, Devil's Fingers · last seen 2025

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lough Trail, Belfast AreaWalking route1.5 km

Follow the gently sloping path along its length, taking in sights such as Lough Neagh & the Sperrin Mountains to the west. Curve back on yourself through open hillside & past a viewpoint highlighting the history of the region, including a rath.

Named routeLength 1.5 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Meadow TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Lagan TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Giant's Ring Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
City of Merchants TrailWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

78 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
Middlepath StreetCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Clarendon ParkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Clement Wilson ParkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network National Route 93Cycling route

"National Route 93 of the National Cycle Network is formed of sections of traffic-free route between Derry and Larne." (most of the route was de-designated in Summer 2020)

Named routeRef 93Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
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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

J3170 : Recycling bins, Musgrave Park, Belfast (October 2014)

📷 Albert Bridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J3170 : Recycling bins, Musgrave Park, Belfast (October 2014)

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🌱Botanic GardensUrban park3.1 km→🌱Barnett DemesneUrban park2.3 km→🌱Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Cherryvale Playing FieldsUrban park4.2 km→🌱Ormeau ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Falls ParkUrban park1.9 km→

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