The Fisherman’s Walk, Portglenone
Information about The Fisherman’s Walk, Portglenone
Our comment from FitFit UK about The Fisherman’s Walk, Portglenone:
The Fisherman's Walk in Portglenone, located near Ballymena, is a stunning destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This scenic walk offers a delightful experience along the beautiful River Bann, making it an ideal spot for relaxing walks and fishing.
- Beautiful Scenery: Visitors rave about the breathtaking views, with lush greenery and diverse wildlife, creating a sensory-rich environment.
- Family and Dog-Friendly: Many users appreciate the friendly atmosphere for dog owners and the opportunity to enjoy quality time with pets.
- Convenient Facilities: The walk features a public car park and a self-serve coffee pod, adding to the convenience of the visit.
- Active Community: The area is popular for weekend ParkRuns, attracting fitness enthusiasts and families alike.
- Fishing Spots: Designated areas along the river cater to fishing, making it a great choice for anglers.
While the walk is praised for its natural beauty, a few users noted issues such as dog waste and recent algae blooms affecting the river's serenity. However, the consensus remains that Fisherman's Walk is a cherished location for all who appreciate the great outdoors.
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The Fisherman’s Walk, Portglenone: Opinions
Fantastic experience: Good walk with dog.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful walk along the river, there are plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife and insects from butterflies to dragonflies. The only downside is that recently with the recent algae blooms from Lough Neagh the serene nature of the river is affected with algae blooms very noticeable
Fantastic experience: Nice gravel track ParkRun here every Saturday
Fantastic experience: Sunday walk
Positive experience: Beautiful place but a few thoughtless Dog owners don't pick up the Dog poo. This gives us a bad name.
Fantastic experience: Popular and busy walk along the beautiful River Bann with public car park
Positive experience: Fisherman's Walk is not merely a path; it's an emerald ribbon unraveling through time. The River Bann, a shimmering silver thread, accompanies you on this journey, its gentle murmur a constant, comforting lullaby. Imagine walking through a living, breathing art gallery where the canvas changes with every step. Lush greenery, a palette of emerald and gold, frames the river like a masterpiece. The air is thick with the scent of damp earth and the promise of rain. It's a sensory symphony, a concerto for the senses. The crunch of gravel underfoot, the whisper of wind through the trees, and the distant caw of a crow create a rhythm that is both grounding and exhilarating. Every bend in the river reveals a new vista, a fresh perspective. The interplay of light and shadow on the water is mesmerizing. It's as if the river itself is an artist, constantly reimagining its masterpiece. And then, there are the inhabitants of this aquatic realm. Swans glide with regal grace, their white plumage a stark contrast against the verdant backdrop. Ducks paddle merrily, their quacking a cheerful counterpoint to the river's gentle flow. Fisherman's Walk is more than just a walk; it's a journey into the heart of nature. It's a place where worries dissolve like morning mist, and the soul finds solace in the rhythm of the river. It's a reminder of life's simple pleasures, the beauty of the ordinary, and the magic that can be found in the most unexpected places.
Fantastic experience: Beauty area
Positive experience: Very scenic walk along the River Bann. Areas along the way allocated for fishing.
Positive experience: Beautiful scenery...more work required for the toepath.
Fantastic experience: Great place for a walk
Fantastic experience: Beautiful walk near the bridge in Portglenone
Fantastic experience: One of the best forest and river walk
Fantastic experience: Beautiful.
Positive experience: It was covered in cow poo, not a fun walk. Normally fine
Fantastic experience: Lovely place to walk your dog. Friendly dog owners to chat to on your way round.
Fantastic experience: Quare walk hey bais
Positive experience: Nice Riverside walk with a loop through the forest
Fantastic experience: Beautiful walk and scenery by the river Bann
Fantastic experience: A very nice location for fishing and relaxation.
Fantastic experience: This place is amazing and quite we had a couple of days here for our anniversary and your own hottub. Very clean
Fantastic experience: Beautiful walking area
Fantastic experience: The Fisherman's walk is exactly what it says it is located just outside Portglenone, heading towards Kilrea, it's a forest walk by the River and as you go along the forest walk there are areas where fishermen can set up there Rods etc safely on a nice day it's a great place to go and relax there is also a self serve Coffee Pod just as you begin your walk or wait until you return there are wooden camping houses for staying in although they don't have great privacy at the back as there beside the footpath you walk on going to the River walk
Fantastic experience: Lovely for a Spot of Fishing
Fantastic experience: Great walk.. There is even a coffee pod as well..paying by card..coffee not bad either..
Positive experience: Great Place For A Walk By The River.
Fantastic experience: If Weather good a great place for a walk.
Fantastic experience: Lovely spot for a nice walk
Positive experience: Nice river walk, busy little place on the weekends and holidays. Usual dog mess in these types of places. Plenty of fishing spots all with concrete stands.
Fantastic experience: Great walk, with great parking, the view of the Bann is fantastic.
Fantastic experience: Lovely quiet riverbank walk.
Fantastic experience: I swim here everyday and it's such a spot of natural beauty
Fantastic experience: Good relaxing...
Fantastic experience: Really beautiful and peaceful place. The flies were no big deal.
Fantastic experience: Nice 3km loop walk along the river and back through the woods
Fantastic experience: Absolutely beautiful place
Fantastic experience: Great place to walk, but u have to watch out for the giant snake as it cld swallow u whole. Somebody must of let it loose and eats all that moves as about 40 ft long
Fantastic experience: Beautiful 1.2 mile, relatively easy walk along the western bank of the River Bann.
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