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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

Contact info

Divis & the Black Mountain

Upcoming events

Nightskyhunter - Intro to the Night Sky 

Join us for an evening under the stars! Expert astronomer Martin McKenna (Nightskyhunter) will give a presentation on basic constellations, bright stars, planets on view, and a chance to learn how to use telescopes & binoculars for star-gazing.

Event summary

on
5 Sep 2025
at
19:30 to 21:30

European Heritage Open Day: Guided Walk 

To celebrate European Heritage Open Days, join the National Trust team for a guided walk through the mountain on Sunday 14 September.

Event summary

on
14 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 13:30