DISTANCE

2.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

TRAIL GRADE

Strenuous

Divis Summit Trail

Antrim

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.  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.

 

DISTANCE

2.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

15

GRID REFERENCE

J272744

COUNTY

Antrim

NEAREST TOWN

Hannahstown, Belfast

LANDSCAPE

Mountain

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Strenuous

TERRAIN

Mountainous with rough sections

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

At the Long Barn car park (Note National Trust car park pricing applies for this car park however there is an alternative free car park on Divis Rd 0.5 miles from the Long Barn which can also be used by walkers) continue straight on then take the first left out the “Tipperary” road following the waymarkers. Take a right up the gravel and stone pitched trail towards the summit. At the summit follow the asphalt road back to the Long Barn.

TRAIL INFORMATION

At the Long Barn car park (Note National Trust car park pricing applies for this car park however there is an alternative free car park on Divis Rd 0.5 miles from the Long Barn which can also be used by walkers) continue straight on then take the first left out the “Tipperary” road following the waymarkers. Take a right up the gravel and stone pitched trail towards the summit. At the summit follow the asphalt road back to the Long Barn.

GETTING TO THE START

Minor road off the B38 Upper Springfield Road, off the A55 Outer Ring
  • Point of Interest
    Views of Belfast, Lough Neagh and the Irish Sea
  • Facilities
    Divis Coffee BarnFree parkingToilet facilitiesAn open site with free access. Charge for guided tours onlyMobility parking spacesMobility toilet facilitiesWheelchair-accessible kissing gates to mountain. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled parking – Disabled toilets with RADAR key – Visitors Centre
  • Accessibility Information
    Accessibility Grade: Grade 5
    Terrain: Mountainous with rough sections
    Toilet Facility: No
    Signage: No
  • Getting to the Start
    Minor road off the B38 Upper Springfield Road, off the A55 Outer Ring
  • Public Transport
  • Level of Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Physically demanding, narrow trails with steep climbs and descents over short and long distances. Expect the surface to be uneven and changeable throughout with natural surfaces like grass, exposed rock and trodden earth. The surface may change suddenly and be unstable in places. There will be slippery sections when wet and large, frequent obstacles like exposed roots, large boulders, overgrown sections, uneven stiles and long stretches of uneven steps.

    Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.

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