Shaw’s Bridge – Short Walk

Walk Leader – Robin Larmour – Telephone 07815 88239

Shaw’s Bridge – Gilchrist Bridge – Lock Keeper’s Lodge

Short Walk – 3-4 miles

Meeting Point – Car Park at Shaw’s Bridge – 11.00am

Public Transport

Train – Whitehead 9.45am, Carrickfergus 9.54, Trooperslane 10.00, Greenisland 10.03,

Jordanstown 10.06, Whiteabbey 10.10 arrives Great Victoria Street 10.30

Bus – Metrobus 8b (Opposite train station) 10.46 to House of Sport

By Car – Those wishing to travel by car can park at Shaw’s Bridge.

Walk Details

We will walk from Shaw’s Bridge along the river to Gilchrist Bridge. We will cross over the river and go back down the other side via Minnowburn to The Lock Keeper’s Lodge where we will have lunch. We will then return to the Upper Malone Road via Wm Clements Park. The route is mostly on good level paths with a bit of a rise at the end.

Lunch

As stated we will have lunch at The Lock Keeper’s Lodge. Those that wish can bring a packed lunch.

Return Journey – By bus 8b to Great Victoria Street station. Buses are usually every 20 minutes.

Toilets

Available at the train station and at the Lock Keeper’s Lodge.