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Cave Hill – Black Mountain Summit loop from Hannahstown

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Northern Ireland

Cave Hill – Black Mountain Summit loop from Hannahstown

Hard

13

runners

Cave Hill – Black Mountain Summit loop from Hannahstown

04:17

36.2km

850m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.05 km

Divis and the Black Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Great Climb and worth it.

Divis and the Black Mountain are the highest points boasting views across the north. Divis or Dubhais meaning ‘black ridge’ refers to the dark basalt …

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2

4.24 km

National Trust Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee, ice cream, muffins & pastries. Lovely people and smashing views

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3

14.7 km

Cave Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4

14.8 km

Napoleon's Nose

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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5

15.8 km

Cave Hill Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

16.9 km

Belfast Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Restaurant

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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7

28.5 km

Divis TV and Radio Transmission Station

Highlight • Other

Much of Northern Ireland relies on this prominent transmission station - you skirt within 50 metres of the perimeter fence on the Ridge Trail route.

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8

29.2 km

Black Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Black Mountain stands at 367m high and provides picturesque views across the city of Belfast and Northern Ireland.

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29.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

8.13 km

6.44 km

3.51 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.3 km

5.35 km

5.05 km

4.02 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

14 %

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