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Cave Hill Country Park

Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR
Cave Hill Country Park

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Visitors to Cave Hill Country Park can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside. Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves, which could be early iron mines, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs.

The park itself contains a wealth of natural and historical features including Cave Hill, one of the most visible landmarks in Belfast, and Belfast Castle.

There are several archaeological sites in Cave Hill Country Park including the remains of a stone cairn, cashel and crannog. The most spectacular is McArts Fort, an ancient ráth or fort which stands almost 368 metres (about 1,200 feet) above sea level.

Walking Routes -There are three waymarked-trails with various levels of difficulty. The walking trailhead is at the second carpark on the main drive to Belfast Castle from Innisfayle Park.

Cavehill Trail is a 4.5 mile (7.2 km) circular walking route. For this route, you need sturdy walking shoes and clothing for inclement weather. The trail takes in McArt’s Fort. The total ascent of the trail is 256m and needs a good level of fitness.

Estate Trail is a 2.4 mile (3.9 km) circular walking route through the woodland. This follows paths on the lower slopes of the country park. The total ascent of the route is 134m.

Castle Trail is a short 0.8 mile (1.3km) circular trail taking in the gardens in Belfast Castle.

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Opening Times

* Parks open at 07.30 every day.
Closing times change as daylight lengthens or shortens, see website for more details.

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Belfast Castle Estate, BelfastBelfast Castle estate is situated on the lower slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in North Belfast. It contains both parkland and mature mixed woodland and offers superb views of the city from a variety of vantage points.

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Road Directions

You can enter the park at Antrim Road (Belfast Zoo), Ballysillan Road (Carr's Glen), Innisfayle Park (Belfast Castle), Upper Cavehill Road or Upper Hightown Road. Take Metro no.1 A-H (Monday to Saturday) or no.1 C-E or H (Sundays)

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