Cave Hill Country Park loop

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United Kingdom

Northern Ireland

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Cave Hill Country Park loop

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Cave Hill Country Park loop

01:41

5.27km

220m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 3.3-mile (5.3 km) hike through Cave Hill Country Park, offering a pleasant outdoor escape. This loop involves a manageable 720 feet (219 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. As you traverse the varied terrain, which includes woodlands and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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27 m

Belfast Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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999 m

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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5.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

1.07 km

218 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

1.47 km

307 m

218 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

9°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2023,Cavehill in Belfast – Wandern in Nordirland ☘️

As befits a proper Northern Ireland trip, I start directly in Belfast with a different kind of city hike. A pretty green one - exactly how I imagined my start here. You might think that it wouldn't be particularly spectacular or idyllic directly above the capital, but that's not the case!

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