Open all year. The forest park is free to walk; paid activities are booked by session.
About Colin Glen Forest Park
Colin Glen is a charity-run forest park in west Belfast with free woodland walks plus paid adventures like the Black Bull Run alpine coaster and two long ziplines. Little ones love the official Gruffalo Trail. Entry to the park is free, so you only pay for the activities you book.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Run alpine coaster | from £15.00 | 3 rides per person, about 45 minutes · ages 3+ |
| Gruffalo & Stickman guided walk | from £12.50 | Ages 2–7; includes a book and certificate; under 2s free |
| Pumpkin Forest & Gruffalo Trail | from £16.50 | Halloween 2026 · ages 2–10 · 30 spaces per session |
The forest park is free to enter. Activities are priced per person per session, and checkout offers an optional Gift Aid price that adds 10%.
Buy on the official sitePromo codes
An old Black Friday code (BLACK15) shows up online, but it expired in November 2023. No current code is posted.
Good to know
- Address
- 163 Stewartstown Road, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0HW
- Hours
- River Entrance 9am–5pm in autumn and winter; Mountain Entrance activities have shorter winter hours, so check before you go.
- Parking
- Free at the River Entrance; small charge at the Mountain Entrance
- Phone
- +44-28-9060-1133
- Type
- Family park · run by Colin Glen Trust
- Official site
- colinglen.org
Don't miss
- Black Bull Run alpine coaster
- River Rapid zipline, 700m
- Forest Flyover zipline, 250m
- Official Gruffalo and Stickman Trail
- SkyTrek ropes course and climbing wall
- 9-hole golf course and TrackMan driving range
Little ways to save
Walking the forest is free, so mix one paid activity with a picnic and a trail walk.
Park at the free River Entrance if you are doing the Gruffalo Trail.
Ziplines need riders 1.3m-plus and over 30kg, so check before you book older kids.
Book the Halloween Pumpkin Forest early; sessions cap at 30 people.
Questions people ask us
Is Colin Glen free?
Yes, the forest park itself is free. Activities cost extra, such as the alpine coaster from £15 for 3 rides.
How much is the Gruffalo Trail at Colin Glen?
The guided Gruffalo and Stickman walk starts at £12.50 and includes a book, sticker and certificate. Under 2s go free without a book.
How old do you have to be for the Black Bull Run?
Riders must be 3 or older. Children aged 3–7 must ride with an adult.
Is parking free?
Parking is free at the River Entrance on Stewartstown Road. The Mountain Entrance charges a small fee.
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Where these prices come from: Official Black Bull Run page, Official Gruffalo walk page, Official Pumpkin Forest page, Official find us page, Official zipline page. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.