Essential Guide: Walking To Belfast

Walking doesn’t have to just be for transport, even if you have driven to the office, you can still take advantage of the riverside location for a lunchtime walk along the Lagan. Victoria Square shopping centre is just 11 minutes on foot for some window shopping, swap a book at the Linen Hall in just 17 minutes or grab some goodies for dinner on Friday at St Georges Market in just 14 minutes – why not make your lunchtime a landmark occasion!

Before you start, it’s worth doing some research on the best route – there can be much nicer routes available than the one you usually commute in on. Using quieter side streets or greenway paths as much as possible can really help to make your commute enjoyable.

Using a route planner can take the stress out of figuring out the best route to take and help you to make the most of your walk. We would recommend starting with Google Maps: