Divis and the Black Mountain

Important notice -

The car parks and cafe at Divis & the Black Mountain are open. You don’t need to book the car park. Please respect local residents and emergency services by not parking outside approved areas. If the car parks are full, please come back another time.

Divis and the Black Mountain offers a spectacular viewpoint for walkers seeking panoramic views over Belfast and beyond

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do 

Plan your visit

Cattle graze Divis and the Black Mountain

Walking and cattle on Divis and the Black Mountain 

Keeping safe around cattle on Divis and the Black Mountain.

Family preparing for a walk on Divis mounatin. Children are in the back of the car which has its boot open as father helps thenm put on wellies. Its raining.

Play your part in keeping Divis Mountain safe and litter free  

Help us combat the growing issue of traffic congestion, littering and dogs off leads

Walking on Divis and the Black Mountain

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Black Mountain ridge trail 

Keep an eye out for red grouse, skylarks and peregrine falcons as you scale Black Mountain for unbeatable views across the Belfast skyline.

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Divis Mountain summit trail 

A steep walk through thriving heathland to the summit of Divis Mountain. On a clear day you can see the Scottish, Cumbrian and Welsh uplands rising from the horizon.

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The Lough Trail 

Gentle circular route that leads you across the open hills on a wide, flat and gently sloping path. Lough Neagh, the Sperrins and further afield can be viewed on a clear day.

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The Heath Trail 

Explore the Heath Trail. The highest peak in the Belfast Hills, Divis is 276m/1,526ft - and the best bit about the trail is that you get to enjoy the amazing views without having to climb much height.

The Divis ridge trail view across Belfast

Divis and the Black Mountain Ranger Run, Belfast 

See the rich landscape and enjoy 180-degree views across the city and further afield.

Divis Street Art team with artists DMC and EMIC

A burst of colour, street art and an old Nissen Hut 

Our Belfast team recently collaborated with a group of Belfast youths from the Prince’s Trust and two established street artists from Seedhead Arts known as DMC and EMIC. The aim of this collaborative project was to develop a creative response to our connection with the outdoors.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

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Wildlife

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Discover rare species 

The mountains contain a mosaic of grassland heath and bog, habitats which support a varied and distinctive range of flora and fauna.

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Get involved

View over Belfast towards the lough from the summit of Divis

Be inspired 

What does this place mean to you? Are you inspired to write songs about it? Does it symbolise peace and tranquillity to you? Have you created any special memories here? Have you captured the amazing beauty of the place? We know that Divis and the Black Mountain means different things to different people. Here you will find a collection of stories about peoples special connections with Divis and the Black Mountain.

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