Divis and the Black Mountain Ridge Trail

On this circular walk, take in 180-degree views across Belfast and further afield, including the Antrim Plateau to the north, Scotland to the east and the Mourne Mountains to the south. There's also a huge variety of wildlife and flora to look out for along the way.
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Divis and the Black MountainStart point
Divis cafe, Divis Road. OSNI grid ref: J272744Trail information
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The area is a working farm, with cattle and calves. Please treat livestock with caution.
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Divis Road, Hannahstown, near Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0NG
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