Northern Ireland has many great walks for couples to enjoy.Northern Ireland has many great walks for couples to enjoy.
Northern Ireland has many great walks for couples to enjoy.

12 romantic walks to enjoy around Northern Ireland

When it comes to spending time with your ‘other half’ we can often be stuck for ideas of things to do.
By Maisie Laughton
Published 22nd Jan 2023, 11:03 BST
Updated 22nd Jan 2023, 11:11 BST

In an age where we spend so much time on our mobile devices, sometimes it's good to just get out in the fresh air.

Home to plenty of great walking trails and scenic views, Northern Ireland has a variety of different walks that vary in intensity and steepness, perfect for anyone looking to get out and about.

What better way to get to know your other half better than by taking a beautiful, romantic walk together around some of Northern Ireland's most stunning scenery.

Here are 12 suggestions for you to try.

What better way to get to know your other half better than by taking a beautiful, romantic walk together around some of Northern Ireland's most stunning scenery.

Known to be one of the most popular country parks in Ulster, Crawfordsburn Country Park is filled with 3.5km of beaches and riverside paths that form part of the north Down Coastal Path. This tranquil walk doubles as a romantic lookout point across the meadows and waterfall during the walk, as well as giving you the opportunity to see wildlife such as hedgehogs, rabbits, badgers and more.

5. Crawfordsburn Country Park. Co Down

Known to be one of the most popular country parks in Ulster, Crawfordsburn Country Park is filled with 3.5km of beaches and riverside paths that form part of the north Down Coastal Path. This tranquil walk doubles as a romantic lookout point across the meadows and waterfall during the walk, as well as giving you the opportunity to see wildlife such as hedgehogs, rabbits, badgers and more. Photo: unsplash

Having been given the Green Flag award for being one of Northern Ireland’s best green spaces, Stormont Estate is rich in history with stunning sights to be seen when walking around the grounds too. As well as the different walks available, there are also fitness and adventure trails, a children’s playground and picnic/barbecue areas to complete your excursion.

6. Stormont Estate, Belfast

Having been given the Green Flag award for being one of Northern Ireland’s best green spaces, Stormont Estate is rich in history with stunning sights to be seen when walking around the grounds too. As well as the different walks available, there are also fitness and adventure trails, a children’s playground and picnic/barbecue areas to complete your excursion. Photo: unsplash

Kearney village and coastal path is a special walk, offering an abundance of character on the rugged coastline of the Ards Peninsula. Alongside the local wildlife, there are many sights to be seen from scenic coastal views to the quaint cottages on the shorefront.

7. Kearney village and coastal path, Co Down

Kearney village and coastal path is a special walk, offering an abundance of character on the rugged coastline of the Ards Peninsula. Alongside the local wildlife, there are many sights to be seen from scenic coastal views to the quaint cottages on the shorefront. Photo: unsplash

Established nearly 200 years ago in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, the capital’s Botanic Gardens are filled with short walks and paths through the site. Filled with beautiful flowers and plants, historic architectural buildings and more, it’s a must-visit when in Belfast.

8. Botanic Gardens, Belfast

Established nearly 200 years ago in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, the capital’s Botanic Gardens are filled with short walks and paths through the site. Filled with beautiful flowers and plants, historic architectural buildings and more, it’s a must-visit when in Belfast. Photo: unsplash

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