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Things to do in Belfast City Region, Northern Ireland: The Best Historic Walking Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Belfast City Region, United Kingdom including Marine Gardens Coastal Walk, Bloody Bridge, Grey Abbey, Kearney Historical Village, Balloo Woodland Nature Reserve.
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1. Marine Gardens Coastal Walk
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By deirodeir - Bangor, United Kingdom
This is part of a coastal walk from Donaghadee to Holywood, and is usually called just the Coastal Path by locals. Beautiful views of Belfast Lough, looking across to the Antrim Hills, from the undulating paved path. Popular with walkers (with and without dogs) and joggers, and some cyclists, the latter on mountain bikes who frequently treat it as a race course. Incredibly, there are plans to widen the path and encourage cycling, so make the most of the pleasnt path as it is now, in case this error of judgement comes to pass.
2. Bloody Bridge
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A short walk down the path reveals views of an otherwise inaccessible coastline. View this sculpture by Ralf Sander at just the right angle to discover "The Smuggler" otherwise he blends into the landscape. The Bloody Bridge is named after a gruesome massacre. During the O'Neill's rebellion of 1641, the bodies of slain prisoners were thrown over the bridge into the river, turning it red.
3. Grey Abbey
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Ulsterman - Ballymoney, United Kingdom
So much history and the small centre tells it well. The volunteers were very friendly and provided excellent information when asked, Such as lovely place on a good day.
4. Kearney Historical Village
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By alisonrj63 - Newtownards, United Kingdom
This is one of my most favourite places in Northern Ireland. The village itself is an absolute joy to walk through. Its possible to walk from the village along the coast to Knockinelder Bay. Strong shoes advised. If the tide is right, seals can be seen sunbathing on rocks. The beach is a sandy, semicircular bay which is great to swim in. Great rock pools to have a hoke about in. Definitely worth a visit
