Six Mile Water River Park Circular Walk
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The Six Mile Water River Park Circular Walk is a family-friendly route in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland that will take you through a beautifully scenic riverside park. While out walking the trail, you will make your way along the winding banks of Six Mile Water, before looping around the open fields and woodlands of the park on the return. The well-maintained pathways and clean greenspaces of the park make this an excellent place to spend an afternoon on the weekend.
Route Description for Six Mile Water River Park Circular Walk
If you are after a relaxing stroll through a park that features well-maintained paths and beautiful waterside scenery, then you will want to explore the Six Mile Water River Park Circular Walk. This quick adventure will allow you to explore a variety of settings, including a scenic riverside, open fields, and woodlands.
Setting out from the car park, you will make your way to the northeast and follow along the banks of Six Mile Water as they wind around the edge of a wood. Keeping right here through any junctions, you will eventually arrive at the northeasternmost point of the route where it meets up with Main Street.
From here, you will turn back and retrace your steps to the last fork, keeping right in order to make your way to the southwest along the edge of an open field. Continuing along the trail, you will skirt around the edge of a duck pond and enjoy some nice views across the water, before looping around the southwest corner of the trail and following the river once again to return to the car park.
Getting to the Six Mile Water River Park Circular Walk Trailhead
The trailhead for the Six Mile Water River Park Circular Walk can be found at the car park off Mill Road, just 1.1 km southwest of the centre of Ballyclare.
Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
Year-Round
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Lollipop
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