CountrysideNorthern Ireland4.8
Free entry
No charge for anyone.
Divis and the Black Mountain is the high ground behind Belfast's skyline, heath, grassland and blanket bog that spent half a century in Ministry of Defence hands before the National Trust acquired it in 2004. Divis, at 478 metres the highest of the Belfast Hills, shares the property with Black Mountain, and on a clear day the views reach Lough Neagh, Strangford Lough, the Mournes, Donegal and Scotland. Three waymarked routes suit different legs: the gentle 0.9-mile Lough Trail, the 3-mile Summit Trail through open heath and bog, and the 4.2-mile Ridge Trail, up to three hours' walking. Cattle graze the mountain for much of the year, so dogs stay on leads. Reviewers call it an easy introduction to hillwalking, with the tarmac central track giving secure footing. The upper car park and cafe are closed for construction work under the Trust's A View to the Future project, leaving limited toilets; parking is free but limited, so arrive early and bring food and water.
The upper car park and café are closed until Spring 2027 for construction work. Check opening hours for toilet facilities.
Due to the ongoing project, there are limited toilets available on site. The upper car park is currently closed.
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Dog friendly
Starts at Divis Barn (OSNI grid ref J272744); 3 miles (4.8km), 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, challenging difficulty, upland heath and blanket bog with a long ascent; access via Divis Road, no admission charge stated.
