Black Mountain Crest Trail

A 17.6 km Local Hiking trail, Black Mountain Crest Trail takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

At 17.6 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the TR 179 trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.