Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park, Meadow Trail
County Antrim
Distance 1.8 miles
OS Map 15
Terrain Surfaced and grass paths
Nearest Town Belfast
Route Shape Circular
Grid Reference J305674
Route Type Parkland & Grassland
Route Description
This trail begins at the lower car park and leads up the main drive with the children’s playground on your left. Passing Wilmont House (again on your left), the trail sweeps to the right over the stone bridge towards the gate lodge before turning left to follow the park perimeter. Look out for orchids, speedwells, clovers and hayrattle as you walk through the meadows. Turn left after the concrete bridge to make your way down to the River Lagan where you will turn left again to follow the wide path back towards the lower car park and coffee shop. Terrain: The majority of this trail is compacted gravel (some of which are slightly muddy underfoot) with a short stretch of tarmac. These trails are situated in a woodland environment and may be subject to temporary diversion and closures. In such circumstances, please ensure that all safety signage is complied with. Please keep your dog under control at all times, be considerate of other trail users and always follow the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’.
Point of Interest
Azalea Walk, fountain, walled garden, Wilmont House, rose garden
Public transport
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Dog Policy
Must be kept on a lead.
Facilities
Toilets on site, refreshments available from Coffee Shop.
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
– Café (wheelchair accessible)
– Disabled toilets with RADAR key
– Disabled parking
Accessibility Grade
Grade 5
- There may not be a formalised path, and variable, single file trails are to be expected.
- Gradients and cross slope could be expected to be steep and not limited.
- Obstacles and surface breaks of greater than 75mm measured across the line of the path to be expected.
- Overhanging branches are possible. Passing places and rest areas may not be formalised or provided.
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Walk Route
Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park, Meadow Trail