Stormont Woodland

PLEASE NOTE MEETING LOCATION at the MAIN GATES.

Let's go to Stormont on the Upper Newtownards Road to do the estate's woodland walk.

The walk is about 2.5 miles and should take just an hour and a half. Expect mostly flat terrain with very gentle inclines, ideal for an easy, social evening walk.

This route takes us along peaceful woodland edges and open parkland, with views across the estate toward Parliament Buildings and the beautiful tree-lined Prince of Wales Avenue. The paths are a pleasant mix of compact gravel and earth trails, often shaded by mature trees and rich in birdlife.

As we make our way around, there may be glimpses toward the gardens and rolling grounds near Stormont Castle, and areas known for rhododendrons and mature planting. We’ll complete the loop by returning toward the main gates through open parkland paths.

Click on 'location' on the details of this meeting and through the wonderful tool of the Meetup app, your smartphone will bring you directly to the start of the walk.

🚗 PARKING OPTIONS
• Pavilion car park (beside The Pavilion Stormont) – A good option for parking inside the estate which will be open until 10:30pm, allow 15 minutes to walk to the main gates.
➡️ Map: https://maps.google.com/?q=The+Pavilion,+Stormont,+Upper+Newtownards+Road,+Belfast

• Rose Park car park (Mo Mowlam Play Park) – There are no official parking time limits posted online, so CHECK SIGNS ON ARRIVAL FOR CAR PARK CLOSURE TIMES. (I honestly don't think it will be open late enough for us).
➡️ Map: https://maps.google.com/?q=Mo+Mowlam+Play+Park,+Stormont+Estate,+Belfast

• Other options are outside the main gates or the Stormont Hotel, please check signage

🚍 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The meetup point is accessible also by bus Metro services 4, 20 and 20a and Glider G1 Translink

As always my number is 07583 042962 if you are lost or late.