Belfast Waterfront Blueway

FIRST STEP TOWARD BECOMING HOME TO NORTHERN IRELAND’S FIRST ACCREDITED BLUEWAY

A new feasibility study has identified the potential for Belfast’s waterfront to develop the first accredited Blueway in Northern Ireland and the first urban Blueway on the island of Ireland, positioning the city as a leading destination for waterfront recreation, tourism and regeneration.

Commissioned after being identified as a key project within the Belfast Promenade Framework, the Belfast Waterfront Urban Blueway Feasibility Study explores how Belfast’s waterfront could be transformed into a connected network of accessible water-based experiences, linking heritage, recreation, nature and tourism. A Blueway would create opportunities for activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, heritage trails and wildlife exploration, while enhancing public access to the River Lagan and strengthening Belfast’s position as a world-class waterfront destination.