The Mary Peters Track, Belfast (1) © Albert Bridge

J3168 : The Mary Peters Track, Belfast (1)

taken 13 years ago, near to Drumbeg, Co Down, Northern Ireland

The Mary Peters Track, Belfast (1)

The north western end of the track.

Mary Peters Track and woodland, Belfast

An athletics track and 30 acres of coniferous woodland, reached from the Old Coach Road, off the Upper Malone Road, close to the Lagan towpath. Named after Dame Mary Peters, Olympic and Commonwealth games gold medallist, it opened in 1975 as part of Queen’s University. Now owned by Belfast City Council and managed by Athletics Northern Ireland Limited, in association with the council.
The track was refurbished in 2012/13. The works included a new eight lane International Association of Athletics Federations specification track, refurbishment of the field area and a new spectator stand.

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Grid Square: J3168, 87 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 6 July, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 6 July, 2011
Geographical Context: Sport, Leisure Suburb, Urban fringe
Subject Location: Irish: J 315 686 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:32.9346N 5:58.0938W
Camera Location: Irish: J 316 686
View Direction: West-southwest (about 247 degrees)