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Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Church of the Holy Evangelists

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Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Church of the Holy Evangelists

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Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Church of the Holy Evangelists

04:40

15.3km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.58 km

Napoleon's Nose

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Napolean's Nose is a cliff-edge that is said to resemble the profile of the famous emperor Napolean. See if you can spot the similiarity as you jog by.

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7.30 km

View of Belfast Harbour

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A very beautiful and wide view over the port of Belfast

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7.34 km

View of the Valley

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A nice look back

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7.36 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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11.9 km

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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12.0 km

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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13.1 km

View of Belfast Lough

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A beautiful viewpoint

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

6.56 km

1.44 km

125 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

2.96 km

1.95 km

1.53 km

1.20 km

723 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

20°C

12°C

36 %

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Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Church of the Holy Evangelists

Napoleon's Nose

View of Belfast Harbour

McArt's Fort

View of the Valley

Cave Hill

Belfast Castle and Gardens

Belfast Castle

View of Belfast Lough

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