Lagan Valley Regional Park — Attraction in Northern Ireland

It's a stunning park. Certain areas are well maintained and looked after like the towpath and Belvoir Forest.

But others are not. Bits of it are under serious threat.

Firstly from housing developers looking to make money near Annadale at the permanent expense of Badgers, foxes, bats, Kingfishers and many other species inhibiting meadows. These developers are only out for money and really don't give a toss about the environment when it comes down to it.

Secondly the Lagan Meadows in particular has become a hotspot for general ASB (fires very commonplace). Certain young groups seem to have gotten the impression they can can trash the park with no consequences. These meadows are there for biodiversity, relaxing and walking only. Not raves, fires or parties.

So be warned now. Parties/Raves/Fires involving alcohol at Lagan Meadows will be reported. There is strict signage at the entrances to the park saying no fires and no alcohol. People shouldn't need to be told to pick up their litter but look at my photos which I'll upload soon and you'll see why I have had to do so. It's absolutely disgusting.

So much litter (cans and plastic) is being dropped I didn't have enough bags to pick it all up. I'd consider it fly tipping!

It's also dangerous, the sharp metal cans and broken glass are there waiting to slice a dogs paw open. It's outrageous that this is being allowed in a public park. Will those that drop it be paying for the Vet bills?

We don't have much nature, green spaces left in N.ireland and we need to be doing more to save this precious gem!

If you see a party involving alcohol, fires, raves or underage drinking in Lagan Meadows. Report it to 101. The park is being destroyed...

Great spot for a walk with the river Lagan and the remains if an old canal and lock. You can walk into Belfast via the tow path if you like. There are well surfaced level walks, no hills, but access to Belvoir Forrest is easy where the terrain changes. There is a forrested area on the level side if you fancy a stroll through the trees without the steep hills. Also worth trying the Lock Keepers Inn cafe, although it can be very...

Tarmac walk along side Lagan. It is used by pedestrians and cyclists. People generally pleasant and relaxed although many cyclists have a bad attitude shouting at pedestrians, indeed some race past at speed giving no warning - just waiting on a bad accident to happen. Many other cyclists are more relaxed and not trying to break loose from the peleton. Generally there is a lot of wild life which is pleasant and...