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Nature, History and Heritage walks

From: £3.50

Get close to nature, in all its glory!

Walk amongst wildlife, conservation, history and heritage in the beautiful woodland surroundings of Colin Glen Forest Park. Follow the colour-coded walks along the river, past waterfalls, sneak past busy squirrels, and rest your legs on the stone-built seating along the way.

Paul Bennett, our resident Park Ranger, takes you through the passage of time from the dinosuar era right to modern day, outlining the importance of the beautiful forest park.

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Description

Highlights

The heritage walk is a circular stroll around the forest park, crossing 5 bridges and picking up on our 4 identified trails, ‘Tom of the Tae End’, ‘Englishtown’, ‘BallyCullo’ and ‘Hannahstown’. Learn about:

  • The Colin River’s role in the Belfast linen industry in 18th and 19th century.
  • The cultural heritage of the Colin Glen and Belfast Hills including treelore, folklore and myths.
  • The unique geology of Colin Glen, with reference to specific dinosaurs and fossils found in the park.

Before You Book

[cg_icon icon=”child-adult” text=”Children must be accompanied by an adult”]

[cg_icon icon=”warning” text=”Maximum Capacity is 25″]

[cg_icon icon=”child-adult” text=”Sessions last 2 hours”]

[cg_icon text=”Suitable for average walkers, some hill sections on route”]

[cg_icon icon=”welly” text=”Wear suitable protective clothing and walking boots”]

[cg_icon icon=”child-adult” text=”Supervision for under 18s: All children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.“]

All staff are fully trained in COVID 19 procedures and the necessary adjustments are in place to comply with regulations. For further information, please click here.

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