Section 9 of 19, Ulster Way
Strangford to Belfast
11.8 miles (18.9 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
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Access disputed on this route. On section 14 (Portstewart to Dungiven), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 163 m of climbing and 166 m of descent; highest point 31 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Strangford.
- Bus stops
- Strangford Square, 50 m from the start. DirectionsSt Joseph's Primary School, 160 m from the start. DirectionsBlack Causeway Road, 930 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 60 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 70 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Belfast. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Belfast Lanyon Place, 420 m from the finish. DirectionsBotanic, 920 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- Gas Works, 390 m from the finish. DirectionsCromac Place, 400 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Ulster Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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