Browse By Category
Selected Highlights
Cave Hill Country Park
Description
Visitors to Cave Hill Country Park can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.
Park features include Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, Cave Hill Visitor Centre, an ecotrail, gardens, orienteering routes, refreshments in Belfast Castle, scenic views and waymarked walking trails suitable for casual walkers or serious ramblers.
For generations, Cave Hill has been synonymous with Belfast, with its imposing outline visible throughout the city. The landmark, named for the five caves located on the side of the cliffs, contains a wealth of natural, archaeological and historical features, including Belfast Castle.
Its most famous feature, known locally as Napoleon's Nose, is believed to have been the inspiration for Jonathan Swift's novel, Gulliver's Travels.
Please note that the path from the zoo entrance, through Hazelwood and into the Cave Hill Country Park at Belfast Castle is currently closed.
For generations, Cave Hill has been synonymous with Belfast, with its imposing outline visible throughout the city. The landmark, named for the five caves located on the side of the cliffs, contains a wealth of natural, archaeological and historical features, including Belfast Castle.
Its most famous feature, known locally as Napoleon's Nose, is believed to have been the inspiration for Jonathan Swift's novel, Gulliver's Travels.
Access update:
Please note that the path from the zoo entrance, through Hazelwood and into the Cave Hill Country Park at Belfast Castle is currently closed.
Top Reasons To Visit
- Stunning views, ecotrails, walking and orienteering routes
- Belfast Castle, Cellar Restaurant and Castle Tavern bar
- Birds and wild plants
- Cave Hill Adventurous Playground
-
Cave Hill Visitor Centre Opening Times
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9am – 10pm
- Sunday and Monday: 9am – 5.30pm
Admission is free.
Contact Details
Gallery
You might also like
-
Find Out More
HMS Caroline AttractionsHMS Caroline
Step aboard and discover one ship, 100 years of history, and 1000 incredible stories
-
Find Out More
Titanic Belfast AttractionsTitanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast is the world's largest Titanic visitor experience and a must-see on any visit to Belfast and…
-
Find Out More
Ark Open Farm AttractionsArk Open Farm
If you enjoy the great outdoors and lots of interaction with animals of all kinds, then the Ark…
-
Find Out More
Castle Ward AttractionsCastle Ward
See the gothic and classical collide at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion resting on a rolling…
-
Find Out More
Museum at The Mill AttractionsMuseum at The Mill
Explore the history and heritage of Mossley Mill and hear the story of the people who worked there…
-
Find Out More
Big Fish AttractionsBig Fish
This 10m (32ft) salmon was commissioned in 1999 to celebrate the regeneration of the River Lagan and the…
-
Find Out More
Belfast Cathedral AttractionsBelfast Cathedral
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as…
-
Find Out More
Giant's Causeway AttractionsGiant's Causeway
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant's Causeway is a magnificent, mysterious geological formation on the North East…
