On this circular, take in 180-degree views across Belfast & further afield, including the Antrim Plateau to the north, Scotland to the east & the Mournes to the south. There's also a huge variety of wildlife and flora to look out for along the way.
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54.60, -6.01 · rel 17515194
54.60, -6.01 · rel 17515194
Ridge Trail, Belfast Area
6,3 km from Divis Barn Cafe, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744 to Divis Barn Cafe, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Divis Barn Cafe, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744
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Divis Barn Cafe, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744
linear
6,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
Black Hill
summit ·
455 m off route
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Black Mountain
summit ·
on the route
6,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ridge Trail, Belfast Area is 6.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ridge Trail, Belfast Area takes approximately 1h 35min to complete.
No, Ridge Trail, Belfast Area is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Divis Barn Cafe, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744 to Divis Barn Cafe, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ridge Trail, Belfast Area starts at Divis Barn Cafe, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744.
Ridge Trail, Belfast Area is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Ridge Trail, Belfast Area is maintained and managed by National Trust.