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Divis and Black Mountain Belfast Walk

2.98 miles (4.8 km)

Open Streetmap This walk climbs to the Black Mountain above the city of Belfast. The National Trust owned area includes a popular summit walking trail taking you around Divis Mountain to the Black Mountain viewpoint.
The circular walk runs for just under 5km (3 miles) and includes some fairly challenging climbing. It should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.
From the  1,275 ft (389 m) summit viewpoint there are wonderful views over the city to the coast. You can also see Lough Neagh, the Mourne Mountains and Strangford Lough. There's also views of the striking Divis Transmitter Station and the Collin River Valley which runs through the area.
You can start and finish the hike from the Divis National Trust visitor centre and car park. In addition to the Summit Trail there is also the Ridge Trail which is slightly longer and includes views over the Antrim Plateau.

Postcode

BT17 0NG - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Black Mountain Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

There is an on site cafe where you can pick up a range of meals, snacks and hot drinks.

Dog Walking

The area is dog friendly though you are asked to please keep them on leads.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To continue your walking in the area try the Belfast Walk which visits the best parks, woodland and rivers in around the city centre of Belfast. This easier walk includes a stroll along the popular Lagan Towpath on the River Lagan.
To the north there's another local highlight and viewpoint at Cave Hill Country Park next to the historic Belfast Castle.

Photos

The south-western slopes of Divis Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 3209084

The south-western slopes of Divis Mountain. The area includes grassland and heathland bog with a wide variety of interesting flora and fauna to see.

Divis Transmitting Station (geograph 5761963)

Divis Transmitting Station

Divis Mountain from Divis Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 2957721

Divis Mountain from Divis Lodge

Belfast from Black Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 1254114

The view of Belfast from Black Mountain. In the foreground is the lower Falls with the high rise buildings of central Belfast behind. Beyond that are the terraces of east Belfast with Dundonald behind. In the far distance you can just see the town of Comber on the far right and Scrabo Tower in the top left. Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula are in the far distance.

National Trust visitor centre, Divis - geograph.org.uk - 1252865

National Trust visitor centre, Divis

The upper valley of the Collin River - geograph.org.uk - 3209075

The upper valley of the Collin River

The start of the Summit Trail to Divis - geograph.org.uk - 4050625

The start of the Summit Trail to Divis

Black Mountain North Triangulation Pillar - geograph.org.uk - 2749035

Black Mountain North Triangulation Pillar. On a clear day, visible in the distance is the Scottish, Cumbrian and Welsh uplands on the horizon beyond spectacular views of Belfast city, Belfast Lough and beyond.

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GPS Files

GPX File

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