Cave Hill is very prominent as you approach and leave Belfast on the Causeway Coastal Route. It towers above the woodlands which surround  Belfast Castle and Bellevue Zoo.  The highest point is known as McArt’s Fort,  from the city this appears as the nose of a  giant head lying down and is sometimes referred to as 'Napoleon's Nose', the view inspired Jonathan Swift who would see it frequently as he travelled back and forth from Waring Street to Kilroot during his time as a minister here.   Cave Hill derives its modern name from five caves which exist here, three of which are visible on the walk up,  like Divis and Black mountain it is fabulous walking and mountain biking country with exceptional views. You can access it from Belfast Castle Park and enjoy a two location visit. It is a good walk up from the bottom but you will be rewarded with exhilarating views over the Port of Belfast and across the lough to Scrabo Tower and the mountains of Mourne.

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. The site is managed by the National Trust and free to enter, it is a walkers paradise with numerous waymarked walks over different distances. A new boardwalk has been installed to reach the Black Mountain, the smaller of the two peaks. If you get it on a clear day then the views over the city and to the Mourne mountains are truly memorable. The area is also grazed by friendly cattle which adds to the experience.

To get there by car join the Westlink (M1) heading south towards Dublin, keep going to the exit for the A55 (Kings Hall), and then take a right turn for the Outer Ring (A55 West). Keep on the A55 through two roundabouts...then at the top of a long hill lookout for the Divis mountain sign (B38 Upper Springfield Road). Follow this until you see the Divis Road on the right which is signposted for Divis mountain. This will take you up to the carpark where you can start your walk.
By Bus:  Go to the Europa Bus Station and take the 106 Service for Crumlin. Ask the driver for Divis Road and you will then have a 700-metre walk to the car park and the entrance. There is also a cafe operating during the season and the possibility to join a group for some Nordic walking.
On Foot: A walking trail links the Lagan Valley Regional Park in South Belfast to the summits of Divis and Black mountain.