Walk along the Tipperary Road through open heath & blanket bog following a waymarked trail to the highest peak in the Belfast Hills, Divis Mountain. Overlooking the city below and with panoramic views of Lough Neagh, the Mournes & Strangford Lough.
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Summit Trail, Belfast Area
A 4,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Belfast.
Loop walk
start = finish · Belfast
4,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Divis
summit ·
26 m off route
4,4 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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Summit Trail, Belfast Area is 4.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Summit Trail, Belfast Area takes approximately 1h 6min to complete.
Yes, Summit Trail, Belfast Area is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Summit Trail, Belfast Area starts at Divis Barn, Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, BT17 ONG;J272744.
Summit Trail, Belfast Area is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Summit Trail, Belfast Area is maintained and managed by National Trust.