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- Rossographer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Boundary Post nearBoundary Marker · 173 ydExplorer Tom Boundary Post near is another historic marker. Dating back to the early 1900s, this Grade B2 listed post has stood its ground near Newforge Lane.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3608963.jpg/250px-Shaw's_Bridge,_Belfast_(2013)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3608963.jpg "Photo: Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Shaw's BridgeBridge · 364 ydExplorer Tom Shaw's Bridge in Ballynavally Malone Upper has been standing there since the early 1700s, which means it knows exactly why the map makers got the name wrong and chose not to tell us out of pure spite. It’s basically a bridge that likes to keep secrets and judge your driving skills. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Artillery fort, fortified house & bawn (site of) in Malone UpperArtillery Fort, Fortified House & Bawn (site of) · 488 ydExplorer Tom That artillery fort in Malone Upper is having a moment. Apparently, it was great at shooting things, but now it’s just great at napping. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
Enclosure in BallynavallyEnclosure · 828 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballynavally is eavesdropping on conversations through its invisible walls. It knows every secret the locals have ever whispered about their neighbours. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
MinnowburnVisitor information · 861 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1483540.jpg/250px-Terrace_Hill_Garden,_Belfast_(2)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1483540.jpg "Photo: Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Terrace Hill GardenGarden · 1015 yd
Belvoir Oak WoodWood · 1164 yd
Lagan MeadowsNature reserve · 1346 ydExplorer Tom Lagan Meadows is a leafy nature reserve path heading towards Newforge, with views towards Stranmillis that are just too pretty to ignore.
C-shaped enclosure (Barrie Hartwell ref. bnh 14) in BallynahattyC-shaped enclosure (Barrie Hartwell ref. bnh 14) · 1381 ydExplorer Tom C-shaped enclosure in Ballynahatty looks like a croissant that fell over. The name is Barrie Hartwell ref. BNH 14, which sounds like a code word for spies. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Giant's Ring Circular WalkWalking route · 1388 yd
Mary Peters StatueStatue · 1398 ydExplorer Tom The Mary Peters Statue stands proudly in County Antrim. I imagine she’s still feeling the thrill of that legendary Olympic moment.
Lagan TrailWalking route · 1738 ydMore things to do in County Antrim · All of County Antrim
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