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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.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Discover the ancient history of Divis and Black Mountain, from the Bronze Age through the years to today. Explore the remains of early homesteads, get hands-on with archaeological finds, and learn about the unique flora and fauna.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Meeting point

Divis Café Barn. Please note that the café will be closed from 1 September, toilet facilities remain open.

What to bring and wear

Sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing advised.

Accessibility

The walk is moderate, with some steep incline and uneven terrain in parts.

Other

Tickets are free but booking is essential.

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

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.

Event summary

on
4 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 14:00