Divis Black Mountain Belfast
divis black mountain belfastBlack mountain summit enjoy uninterrupted views of belfast out the mouth of the lough towards the scottish shoreline. The mountain is one of the most prominent features of the city towering above most of west belfast.
Divis Mountain And Black Mountain Aidymcglynn
1 500 acre mosaic of upland heath and blanket bog.
Divis black mountain belfast. Black mountain district electoral area black mountain is a large hill which overlooks the city of belfast northern ireland. Hotel and restaurant at divis mountain this newly built guest house and guest lodges is situated in the belfast hills nestling alongside divis mountain with its easily accessed trails and spectacular views of belfast and across northern ireland. Divis or dubhais meaning black ridge refers to the dark basalt bedrock.
Divis and the black mountain things to see and do a burst of colour street art and an old nissen hut our belfast team recently collaborated with a group of belfast youths from the prince s trust and two established street artists from seedhead arts known as dmc and emic. Walking trail purple dominates divis and the black mountain ridge trail in autumn. The surroundings to the lodge are beautiful with stunning vistas.
The purple coloured devil s bit scabious carpets much of the landscape through september until october. On a clear day you can see the isle of man cumbria in england and holyhead in wales. A mosaic of grassland and heathland bog they are home to a host of wildlife and archaeological remains.
With stone pitching as its main feature the divis summit trail is designed to maintain the condition of the mountain slope while providing public access. Divis and the black mountain rest in the heart of the belfast hills and provide a backdrop to the cityscape. A specifically designed loop walk on divis mountain with spectacular views over belfast and every county in ulster as well as parts of scotland and england.
Divis and the black mountain are an exceptional location to visit the only element you need to be aware of is the weather so come prepared if you enjoy walking and are prepared then it is one of the most exhilarating locations to visit when in belfast and only 15 minutes from the city centre by car. On a clear day there are views of strangford lough the mournes and the sperrins as well as scotland and donegal. Running trail chosen by director general of the national trust hilary mcgrady as her favourite running spot this route climbs to the trig point topped summit of black mountain for truly outstanding views across belfast.
Superb views across the city of belfast. With spectacular panoramic views over belfast divis and the black mountain is a haven for those seeking the wild countryside experience.