Where is Lagan Weir Footbridge?

Lagan Weir Footbridge is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 3FG).

How do I get to Lagan Weir Footbridge?

The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 3FG.

Is Lagan Weir Footbridge free to visit?

Yes, Lagan Weir Footbridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Lagan Weir Footbridge?

The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 3FG.

Historic bridges · Northern Ireland

Lagan Weir Footbridge

In or near Belfast.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Lagan Weir Footbridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Lagan Weir Footbridge, historic bridges in Northern Ireland — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Belfast Lanyon Place · 0.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Lagan Weir Footbridge in Belfast, the nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.

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Lagan Weir Footbridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.6012°, -5.9204°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

The Lagan Weir Footbridge is a pedestrian bridge in Belfast that connects the city with scenic riverside walks. Visitors can enjoy views of the River Lagan and the surrounding area while walking across this iconic structure.

From the Wikipedia article

The Lagan Weir, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, crosses the River Lagan between the Queen Elizabeth Bridge and the M3 cross-harbour bridge. Prior to the building of the weir, the river would be subject to tidal fluctuations, and low tide would expose mudflats, which were unsightly and emitted a strong odour, particularly in the summer months. Opened in 1994, the weir was seen by the Laganside Corporation as a catalyst for its redevelopment projects and was judged to be the "centrepiece" of that effort. The weir also incorporates a footbridge.

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Background

Architecture

The Lagan Weir, completed in 1994, is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland and crosses the River Lagan between the Queen Elizabeth Bridge and the M3 cross-harbour bridge. Planning for the weir commenced as early as 1988. The Prince of Wales was involved in the ceremonial setting of the first pile for the weir on 7 March 1991. The floating crane Mersey Mammoth lifted the five 32 tonne weir gates into position in May 1992. The weir gates measure 18 metres by 5 metres and were manufactured by Harland & Wolff. The Weir was officially opened in March 1994. The project included the "Lagan Lookout" on the Donegall Quay side of the river. This houses a visitors centre which has an exhibition to…

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Coordinates: 54.6012, -5.9204
District: Belfast
Postcode: BT1 3FG
Parliamentary constituency: Belfast North
Nearest railway station: Belfast Lanyon Place — 0.7 km

Sources

osm: w587341966 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Lagan Weir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Lagan Weir.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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