Carnmoney Hill
Carnmoney Hill is one of the greatest landmarks within the Borough of Newtownabbey. Carnmoney takes its name from Cairn Monadh 'the cairn on the boggy mountain', a burial chamber that originally stood on the summit of Carnmoney Hill.
How to get there
Knockenagh Avenue, Whiteabbey. Google streetview
By car:
From the M2, proceed onto the M5. At the end of the M5 you will see a roundabout; follow the sign for Carrickfergus. At the next roundabout take the first left signed to Glengormley. This is Station Road. Travel for about one mile to the mini roundabout. Go straight ahead at this roundabout onto O'Neill Road (B531). Turn first right immediately after the traffic lights onto Knockenagh Avenue. Travel over speed bumps for a quarter of a mile until you see the stone wall and entrance which is beside a play area. Google streetview
Public transport:
Walking routes
There are two main walks on Carnmoney Hill
- The lower woodland walk: a 45 minute walk through ancient woodland to a viewpoint overlooking Belfast Lough
- The hilltop walk: a 2 hour linear walk which takes the walker across the top of the hill giving spectacular panoramic views of Belfast city, Belfast Lough and North Down
Facilities
Picnic area with animal carvings
No toilets
There is open access to this site all year round
More information
Private taxis will charge about £12 to bring visitors to Carnmoney Hill from Belfast city centre
Management
Woodland Trust
Access code
Before you go download our access code. This code provides general guidelines on how to look after yourself and the environment when out in the Hills
