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Old Park

Cave Hill Country Park running loop via Belfast Castle

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United Kingdom

Northern Ireland

Old Park

Cave Hill Country Park running loop via Belfast Castle

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Cave Hill Country Park running loop via Belfast Castle

01:11

8.69km

330m

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: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.24 km

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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4.28 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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5.24 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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8.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

1.74 km

429 m

397 m

372 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.82 km

1.00 km

932 m

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Cave Hill Country Park running loop via Belfast Castle

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Napoleon's Nose

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