Divis and the Black Mountain
Divis and the Black Mountain offers a spectacular viewpoint for walkers seeking panoramic views over Belfast and beyond
Divis and the Black Mountain
Overview
Divis and the Black Mountain offers a spectacular viewpoint for walkers seeking panoramic views over Belfast and beyond
Resting in the heart of the Belfast Hills, this mountain provides a beautiful backdrop to the city's skyline. Explore this rich, varied archaeological landscape and discover how it is home to a host of wildlife. The walking trails through heath, on stone tracks, along boardwalks and road surface offer a diverse array of terrains to interest all walking levels.
The property contains the peaks of Divis Mountain, Black Mountain, Mount Gilbert and Armstrongs Hill, and also the headwaters of the Clady Water, Forth River, Ballygomartin River, Collin River and the Crumlin River. On a clear day, there are views of Strangford Lough, the Mournes and the Sperrins as well as Donegal and Scotland.
- Telephone
- 02890825434
- belfast@nationaltrust.org.uk
Divis and the Black Mountain
How to get here
- Address
- Divis Road, Hannahstown, near Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0NG
- On foot
- There is no safe and legal way to access the mountain by foot. Whilst pedestrians can walk along the public roads, there are long stretches with no footpath and therefore please seek alternative methods of transport.
- By road
- Proceed along the B38 Upper Springfield Road past the Divis Road. Take the next minor road on the right, Wheelers Road then merge onto the B154, Tornagrough Road. Continue for half a mile and take the next right, Budore Road. Proceed for 1 mile and Divis Road will be on your right.
- Parking: Free parking. Our car parks have reopened. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time. Please respect residents and do not park outside approved areas.
- By bus
- Jump on board the shuttle to/from the National Trust coffee shop at Divis. This free pilot service will run from 2 July to 29 August on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Main pickup points: Glencolin Terminus (beside Saint Oliver Plunkett Primary School) from 09:30 and half past every hour until 16:30. Black’s Road P&R then to Colin Connect from 10:00 and on the hour every hour until 17:00. From Divis Mountain Coffee Shop every 45 mins with last service at 17:25. Costs of this trial are being covered by the National Trust, donations are welcome and will be used to help us look after Divis and the Black Mountain. Text DIVIS to 70525 and donate £5.
Divis and the Black Mountain
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Divis and the Black Mountain
Opening times
Tuesday 19 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car Park Upper 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park Lower Dawn to dusk
- Cafe 08:30 - 18:30
- Toilets 08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday 20 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car Park Upper 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park Lower Dawn to dusk
- Cafe 08:30 - 18:30
- Toilets 08:30 - 18:30
Thursday 21 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car Park Upper 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park Lower Dawn to dusk
- Cafe 08:30 - 18:30
- Toilets 08:30 - 18:30
Friday 22 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car Park Upper 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park Lower Dawn to dusk
- Cafe 08:30 - 18:30
- Toilets 08:30 - 18:30
Saturday 23 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car Park Upper 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park Lower Dawn to dusk
- Cafe 08:30 - 18:30
- Toilets 08:30 - 18:30
Sunday 24 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car Park Upper 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park Lower Dawn to dusk
- Cafe 08:30 - 18:30
- Toilets 08:30 - 18:30
Monday 25 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car Park Upper 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park Lower Dawn to dusk
- Cafe 08:30 - 18:30
- Toilets 08:30 - 18:30
Divis and the Black Mountain
Contact us
- Telephone
- 02890825434
- belfast@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Divis Road, Hannahstown, near Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0NG