Ecos Nature Park Ballymena, is set in 100 hectares of open parkland and lying within the floodplain of the river Braid. The walk is by the river and woodland,  5 mile.  A good cafe at the centre for lunch or a coffee.  It is  signed from M2 Ballymena Bypass. Junction 11.  (Ballymena Broughshane).   Walk starts at the Ecos Centre at 10.30.