Divis & Black Mountain

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Address:

Divis Warden
12 Divis Road
Belfast

Tel: 028 9082 5434

Escape the city with a visit to Divis and the Black Mountain. These famous backdrops to Belfast are havens if you're seeking the wild countryside experience. Climb to the top, soak up the spectacular panoramic views of the city below and seek out a wealth of wildlife in this mosaic of upland heath.

The mountains offer spectacular views across Northern Ireland. The Mourne Mountains, Strangford and Belfast Loughs, the Castlereagh and Holywood Hills and the Sperrins are all visible on a clear day. So are the coasts of England, Scotland and the Isle of Man.

Wear suitable clothing and bring refreshments, binoculars and a camera for all those unique photographic opportunities.

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Joe (Australia) 24 March 2012

Great view. I love it. Used to go to the wild strawberry patch just above the hatchet field and visit the curlew nest every year. Never told anyone about that, just in case they went up to destroy it. Kept it a secret between two mates

jimmy hillick (vancouver canada) 09 March 2012

grow up in turf lodge the mountains where my playground

ray williamson (england) 01 August 2011

my dad(jack williamson)came from donegal ave belfast,used to take me up the mountain my favorite trip when visiting my ulster gran,these views havent changed in 59 years,thank you for bringing back such wonderful memories

Danny Kelly (Ireland, Belfast.) 01 November 2010

The Black Mountain holds great memories for me. When i was a child , i would spend many wonderful days on the Black Mountain. The view was magical and the environment  was just unspoiled wilderness.
I remember sheep roaming the summit and wild life was everywhere to be seen. Often we would climb the mountain, via the gully. Wasn't easy, but great fun. Good to see such great work being done on what is after all a treasure, on the edge of West Belfast, for everyone to enjoy.  

John McCullough (N.Ireland) 11 April 2010

A stunning view. In years gone by the hillsides had many sheep and the sound of skylarks filled the summer sky. A paradise indeed for us children on our long summer holiday.

BOBBIE JONES (SCOTLAND) 08 March 2010

GROWING UP IN BELFAST ,I LIVED CLOSE WE TAKE IT 4 GRANTED THE MOUNTAINS ALWAYS THERE  OFTEN WONDERED WHAT WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE  MY COUSINS GOT 2 THE MAST  NOW IVE JUST SEEN THE BEAUTIFUL SCENE  STUNNING

Sandra O'Neill (Scotland) 22 February 2010

Belfast born and bred. just found this site by accident while surfing. Fantastic.
I am going up there next time i go home! Its true that we dont always enjoy that which comes easy to us. Being away makes me appreciate it a whole lot more.

noelle (Belfast) 30 September 2009

view is amazing and lots of wildlife but i advise you not to wear red ar else

Liam (Glengormley) 14 April 2009

Make the trip the view is fantastic

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