Penal Mass Site

History of Colin Glen

History of Colin Glen

Colin Glen Forest Park is a beautiful, wooded river glen on the edge of the city with strong links to the industrialisation of Belfast.

Penal Mass Site illustration

The Glen comprises 200 acres of scenic woodland, river, open grassland, waterfalls and wildflower areas. Colin Glen was a game reserve used by the local landowners for sport and recreation in the 1800s.

Colin Glen Heritage Map