Lisnabreeny Memorial

Walked up through Cregagh Glen. There is no car parking.

What a view, moving place, World War 2, people who defended our today's freedom, Lest We Forget""

A picturesque walk from wooded glen to hilltop rath Lisnabreeny takes in wooded glen, estate and green field to the summit of the Castlereagh hills on the edge of east Belfast.The path hugs the sides of Cregagh glen as it climbs through pools of sunlight cast by the trees. You’ll hear the waterfall, but also keep an eye out for the carpets of bluebell and wood anemone in spring.Near the top of the glen, pause a moment at the memorial marking a temporary graveyard for American servicemen during the second world war.Follow the path past Lisnabreeny house, once the home of poet Nesca Robb, briefly a youth hostel and army headquarters before restoration as part of Lagan College.Look out for the ivy-strewn walls of the old garden, now replanted with broadleaves and build a den in the natural play area.Futher up into the hills and open countryside, take in the view from the Mournes to Scrabo.Atop the hill is the rath that gives the area its name, an ancient fortified homestead encircled with trees. Welcome to Lisnabreeny.

A peaceful place for contemplation and rememberance of those who died protecting our freedom.There are no graves here because all the bodies were exhumed and moved to either the families in America or the American Military Cemetery in Cambridgeshire. Nonetheless all The Fallens' names are recorded on the monolith.There is also an information board providing details of the site and the British Army's Anti-Aircraft Battery which was located across the road during World War Two.There are no facilities.I recommend visiting this poignant Memorial if you are in the area.Less We Forget.

Nice place to take a rest

Lovely, peaceful place. Great walk in the surrounding area

Lovely spot with great views over Belfast.

Great walk down from Lisnabreeney and amazing views over Belfast. This is a quiet and peaceful spot so allow time to reflect. Can continue on down Cregagh Glen or back up.

To get to the memorial is a really lovely hike. The memorial is at the top of a hill that has a great view of Belfast!

Such a peaceful place and a war memorial for the Americans that died. Great views