Divis and the Black Mountain

Important notice -

If our car parks are full please come back another time. It's not safe to park on the road, preventing access for emergency services and our neighbours. ​Please follow NI Executive guidance around social distancing and staying local.

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

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Many houses in England and Wales have reopened, with houses in Northern Ireland expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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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

Walking Divis Mountain offers views of Belfast

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.

Climb to the top of Divis Mountain for panoramic views of Belfast

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 at Divis and the Black Mountain

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 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.

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Wildlife

Horses on Divis and Black Mountain in Belfast

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.

Couple walking on Divis and the Black Mountain

Blanket bog and wet heath on Divis 

To protect the wildlife and habitat on the upper heath of Divis and the Black Mountain, the Heath Trail is closed to walkers.

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Our work

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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