Divis and the Black Mountain

Walking Divis Mountain offers views of Belfast — Enjoy a view of Belfast with a walk on Divis Mountain

Couple walking on Divis and the Black Mountain

Important notice -

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

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

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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

More than 135 gardens and parks are now open through advance booking, as well as hundreds of coast and countryside places. A number of houses are also open in England and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Divis and the Black Mountain

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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.

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

Walking on Divis and the Black Mountain

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.

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.

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.

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.