Cave Hill – View of the Valley loop from Belfast Castle

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Cave Hill – View of the Valley loop from Belfast Castle

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Cave Hill – View of the Valley loop from Belfast Castle

01:12

8.56km

380m

Running

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.50 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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3.50 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice look back

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3.93 km

The Middle Trail

Highlight • Trail

3.99 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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4.97 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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8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

1.70 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.28 km