Developed by Cycling UK, The Maritime Heritage Trail will take cyclists on a journey from the shipyards in the Titanic Quarter to the homes of former ‘dockers’ in Sailortown.  

The trail is part of the ‘Routes and Roots’ project, which is connecting east and north Belfast and helping local communities learn about the city’s rich history. 

Interactive maps will guide people, whether they are cycling or on foot. A documentary film will show what it was once like to live and work in the districts, at a time when Belfast's linen, ropeworks and shipbuilding industries were at their peak. Cross-community events will include heritage cycle rides and film showings.  

Josh Murray, Northern Ireland Engagement Officer, Cycling UK said: “We hope the project will encourage as many people as possible to take part in the journey, take in what the area has to offer in terms of landmarks and features, but also learn about the history and heritage, what these places used to look like and the people who used to live and work there.” 

The project is funded through the Community Heritage Fund which we are distributing on behalf of the Department for Communities.