Rivers of Divis
Come along on a 3 hour guided walk across the top of Black Mountain, and learn about the different rivers that originate in the Belfast Hills and feed down into the city of Belfast.
- Booking essential
- Free event
The Belfast hills, including Divis & the Black Mountain contain the sources of many of the rivers that flow into the city, and were instrumental in the linen and industrial industries over the years.
Join the team for a guided walk to see these rivers for yourself, and learn more about the fascinating history of how water has helped shape the city of Belfast as we know it - and how the hills still play an important part in this today.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
Meet at the Divis Café Barn.
- What to bring and wear
Bring weather appropriate clothing and sturdy, waterproof footwear as the walk will occasionally go off-track.
- Accessibility
This walk will take place over 3 hours, and paths will follow a mixture of tarmac, gravel, natural stone and grassy trails with uneven footing in parts.
- Other
For any queries, please contact the office on 028 90 825 434 or belfast@nationaltrust.org.uk
Upcoming events
Hill Pictures: Belfast Photo Festival Exhibition
Led by Belfast-based photojournalist and conservation educator Polly Garnett, Hill Pictures captures a year of activity on the Belfast Hills—celebrating the people, places, and stories that define this landscape.
Festival of Archaeology: Excavation Drop-in sessions
Want to have a go on an archaeological excavation at a circular stone enclosure site close to Divis Lodge, or just visit our dig site to see what's being uncovered.
Bog Walk
Celebrate Divis and the Black Mountain's Bog Week with a guided walk to learn all about the bogland and its inhabitants!
Water and Wildlife: Bringing Back Lost Habitats on Divis and the Black Mountain
Join Dr Raymond Flynn from Queen's University Belfast for an expert walk and talk on Divis and the Black Mountain.