Belfast Castle and Cave Hill Country Park

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(487) · Park in Belfast, United Kingdom
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Cave Hill Country Park is in north Belfast. The park has archaeological sites, a visitor centre, ecotrails, walking and orienteering routes and Belfast Castle.

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Dec 25, 2024
Great variety of terrain in this park and doesn’t take too long - up and down very achievable within 1.5 hours. Lots of nice cafes nearby too! Only downside is side it that sometimes people don’t h… Full review by fionaalfa
Jun 17, 2024
Brilliant hike. Amazing views and great walk. Well signposted and the parking in the park is free. We had rain sunshine and wind but glorious views nonetheless. Full review by rebeccamP4482ZI
Sep 19, 2023
Great hike - partially covered and partially open sky. Doable in a couple hours, and super convenient to get to from Downtown Belfast. Full review by JuniorBruin

Questions & answers

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Just wondering how long it would take to walk up to the caves and what level of fitness would be required. I'm not overly …
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Just wondering how long it would take to walk up to the caves and what level of fitness would be required. I'm not overly fit - but not unfit either. Did the Giant's Causeway earlier in the week and wondering if I'd be able for this and how long it would take. Thanks in advance
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If you managed to climb up the cliff, you will be all right here. There is a couple of trails to choose, so you can adjust it according to your wishes. The longest one with the best …
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If you managed to climb up the cliff, you will be all right here. There is a couple of trails to choose, so you can adjust it according to your wishes. The longest one with the best views if I rember correctly was about 8 kilometres so 3 hours should be absolutely enough.
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Hello can you have open fire on top of Cave Hill where is no woods? Is it allowed to hike Cave Hill at night?
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I’m not sure if you’re allowed open fire at CH as there might be a council restriction but you can hike at night time no problem.
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Which trail should I take to get the best view? Is it necessary to take the longest trail? Or do some of the shorter trails take …
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Which trail should I take to get the best view? Is it necessary to take the longest trail? Or do some of the shorter trails take you up the top to the famous and best views too?
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If you haven't got time the short route at castle to caves has a terrific view over Belfast Lough and also a lovely trek through trees
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Can this be done with a pram
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Depends on your level of fitness! Its very steep in places.
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Is there any public transport to this place from Belfast city centre?
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yes there is, get a bus out to Belfast Zoo up the Antrim Road. There is a path leading to the top of Cave-hill from the side of the entrance to the zoo. It is a decent and at times steep …
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yes there is, get a bus out to Belfast Zoo up the Antrim Road. There is a path leading to the top of Cave-hill from the side of the entrance to the zoo. It is a decent and at times steep hike, but worth it.
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