This scenic walking route follows the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The 13-mile trail takes you through picturesque countryside, charming villages, and historic towns, with the gentle lapping of the canal's waters against its banks providing a soothing accompaniment. Along the way, you'll pass by colorful canal boats, quaint locks, and ancient bridges, with an abundance of wildlife and wildflowers adding to the attraction's natural beauty.
Super chill, crisp,clean and comfortable Sunday stroll dander along the canal. Fabulous and functioning lock along the way, ending in a glorious spiral turret view point as it meets Lough Neah Lough Neah.
Beautiful short walk beside the canal. It can be turned into a loop by taking the unmarked path off to the right on the way back.
This is surely one of the hidden gems of Northern Ireland. What starts off as a car park beside a canal winds to one of the world's great vistas, and I am in now way over-egging this. The view out over Lough Neagh is jaw-droppingly stunning. You must visit.
Toome Canal Walk is a great 40 minute walk back and forth and has a super viewing point of Lough Neagh with a small tower that's wheelchair accessible. All free and there's some canal history you can learn and a poster of the full collection of birds that live in the Lough. There's a small car park at the entrance which holds about 18 cars. Halfway up there's an outdoor gym but it's in need of some repairs or at least oil for the joints.
Only walked from parking area down to the outdoor gym. Nice wee walk but seems a little secluded. Make sure children listen and hold hands near canal. Could fall in easily at the lock if they weren't careful. I'll try to get photos of outdoor gym another day. But it does look in good condition. Maybe just a little under used. People I know who visit area regularly barely know it exists.
Very friendly people here. A extremely nice man who had the key for the gate, he let us go to the other side to see the wider view of the Lough Neagh. Well kept area, didn't have enough time to see the Eel factory, definitely will go there again.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Birdwatching
Hiking
Jogging
Trail difficulty
Walking
Picnic tables
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Super chill, crisp,clean and comfortable Sunday stroll dander along the canal. Fabulous and functioning lock along the way, ending in a glorious spiral turret view point as it meets Lough Neah Lough Neah.
Beautiful short walk beside the canal. It can be turned into a loop by taking the unmarked path off to the right on the way back.
This is surely one of the hidden gems of Northern Ireland. What starts off as a car park beside a canal winds to one of the world's great vistas, and I am in now way over-egging this. The view out over Lough Neagh is jaw-droppingly stunning. You must visit.
Toome Canal Walk is a great 40 minute walk back and forth and has a super viewing point of Lough Neagh with a small tower that's wheelchair accessible. All free and there's some canal history you can learn and a poster of the full collection of birds that live in the Lough. There's a small car park at the entrance which holds about 18 cars. Halfway up there's an outdoor gym but it's in need of some repairs or at least oil for the joints.
Only walked from parking area down to the outdoor gym. Nice wee walk but seems a little secluded. Make sure children listen and hold hands near canal. Could fall in easily at the lock if they weren't careful. I'll try to get photos of outdoor gym another day. But it does look in good condition. Maybe just a little under used. People I know who visit area regularly barely know it exists.
Very friendly people here. A extremely nice man who had the key for the gate, he let us go to the other side to see the wider view of the Lough Neagh. Well kept area, didn't have enough time to see the Eel factory, definitely will go there again.
