'Maps & Memories’: Guided Heritage Walk of Minnowburn
Walk in the footsteps of the Ordnance Survey and explore the heritage of Minnowburn and the surrounding area through historical maps with Professor Keith Lilley of Queen’s University Belfast, and the National Trust team.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Marking 200 years since the Ordnance Survey’s first detailed mapping of Ireland, this guided walk will explore how its history has shaped how we view and understand land, identity and geography across the island of Ireland.
Meeting at the National Trust’s Minnowburn Car Park, this circular walk will last no longer than 90 minutes (3.1km) and follow footpaths and trails that may be uneven in places. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for all weather conditions.
This walk is part of the Maps & Memories project — a two-year community heritage project led by NI Science Festival in partnership with the National Trust, Queen’s University Belfast, Historic Environment Division and Ordnance Survey NI. Thanks to National Lottery players, the project is made possible through funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 2491895
- Suitability
all ages
- Meeting point
Minnowburn car park
- What to bring and wear
suitable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
- Accessibility
Some uneven paths
Upcoming events
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