Broadwater Canal, Moira

***Please note the start time of 12:15am, just after the train arrives***

Grade: Easy/Moderate, around 6 miles on mostly flat canal towpaths

The Broad Water is a tranquil waterside haven along the Lagan Canal, perfect for a peaceful walk and enjoying nature's calm. We'll keep an eye out for the large variety of breeding and wintering wildfowl.

The Broad Water a 3 mile (4.8km) towpath walk from Ballycanal to Aghalee and takes you along the route of the original Lagan Canal through Soldierstown. The canal is a man made feature, built in a natural valley in order to retain a sufficient head of water to accommodate the navigation. Since the canal was officially abandoned in 1954 the banks have become overgrown and an array of colour is provided by a variety of trees, shrubs and wild flowers.

Wear walking shoes if you can, though trainers are ok for this walk, just be mindful there may be some puddles! Bring a rainjacket just in case.

Dogs are welcome.

After the walk, we can go into Moira village for refreshments.

The walk costs £6 for non-members and £1 for paid-up members. Details about paying for membership can be found in the “About” section.

We'll meet at the Moira Train Station car park, there's plenty of spaces to park on a Sunday.

DIRECTIONS:
Moira Train station is about 20 minutes drive from Belfast. Take the M1 towards Moira. Exit the motorway at junction 9. At Moira roundabout, take the third exit onto Glenavy Road (A26). After 0.9miles, turn left onto Station Road. Moira Train station is on the left after 0.4 miles.

To enable satnav directions on your smartphone, just click on the location in the map. It will bring you straight to the meeting point.

Public Transport: Sunday trains depart Belfast Grand Central Train Station platform 7 at 35 minutes past the hour and arrive Moira train station at 8 minutes past the hour.

If you need a lift to the walk, just post the general area you’re travelling from and a driver may be able to offer you a spot or meet you somewhere convenient. With fuel prices continuing to rise, please give your driver a contribution towards the fuel. Please do not arrange lifts unless you are certain you intend to go.

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