Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Belfast Castle

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Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Belfast Castle

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Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Belfast Castle

01:18

3.62km

220m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Parking

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38 m

Belfast Castle and Gardens

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Belfast Castle sits at the foot of Cave Hill and is one of the most iconic locations to view the stunning skyline of Belfast City

Built in the 1860s, the …

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192 m

Belfast Castle

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Magnificent castle built in the 1860s and one of the city's most famous landmarks. The castle is situated on the lower slopes of the Cave Hill Country Park and is …

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1.51 km

Cave Hill Cave

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These beautiful ancient cave formations in Cave Hill Country Park lay inside the largest and highest granite outcrops in the region. The caves are home to indigenous cave paintings that …

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1.96 km

View of the Valley

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A nice look back

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2.01 km

View of Belfast Harbour

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A very beautiful and wide view over the port of Belfast

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2.05 km

Enjoy views up to the terrific Cavehill, a rocky elevation marked by basalt cliffs and caves. Look closley and see if you can spot 'Napolean's Nose', a tall cliff that resembles the profile of the great empire Napolean.

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2.69 km