Northern Ireland

Divis and the Black Mountain

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

Divis Road, Hannahstown, near Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0NG

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Two women walking on a path made from large paving slabs set amid rolling green hills with a sign in the foreground that reads 'Ridge trail'

Opening times for 5 December 2023
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Countryside Dawn - Dusk
Car Park Upper 09:00 - 16:00
Car Park Lower Dawn - Dusk
Barn Cafe 10:00 - 15:30
Toilets 10:00 - 15:30
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Cafe
Café opening times change seasonally. Hot drinks and traybakes are available for sit-in or takeaway. Picnic tables are located nearby.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead at all times. We ask that all visitors keep to designated paths.
Car park
Two car parks are available: Lower and Upper. The Lower car park on Divis Road opens from dusk to dawn. Gates to Upper Car Park will close in line with the opening times of the café.
Toilet
There are two toilets situated in the café. These are open during café opening times. There is also a changing places facility located near the café.
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Directions via Google Maps
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 across two car parks. There are limited spaces in both the upper and lower car parks. If the car parks are full, please come back another time. Please respect residents and emergency services by not parking outside approved areas.
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.

Opening times for 5 December 2023
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Car Park Upper	09:00 - 16:00
Car Park Lower	Dawn - Dusk
Barn Cafe	10:00 - 15:30
Toilets	10:00 - 15:30

Dog sat outside the café at Divis and the Black Mountain, near Belfast, County Antrim

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Visiting Divis and the Black Mountain with your dog

We want you and your furry companion to enjoy your visit. Please help to ensure that all visitors, with or without dogs, can enjoy their visit by following these guidelines.