Divis to Dixon Link

The Divis to Dixon Link is a hilltop pass that connects the heathland summits of Divis and Black Mountain to Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park in the south of the city. The trail stretches 10km from Divis and Black Mountain to Glenside Community Woodland, upper and lower Colin Glens, Dunmurry Village, Jubilee Park, Fullerton Park and finishes in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park.

How to get there

Directions to start point at Divis car park

By car

The address is 12 Divis Road, Hannahstown. Belfast BT17 0NG. Leave M1 at Junction 2. Take the A55 (outer ring), signed Falls. Go straight across the first two roundabouts. From dual carriageway, turnleft onto Upper Springfield Road. Continue for about 2.5 miles, shortly after the national speed limit sign, turn right onto Divis Road (signposted). Car park is 0.5 miles on the left hand side

Public transport

Translink Metro: Ulster bus no 106 between Belfast and Crumlin via Hannahstown, alight Upper Springfield Road by National Trust brown sign. Walk 800m up Divis Road and find the entrance to the site on your right hand side

Directions to start point at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

Walking routes

Divis to Dixon: Before setting off please download our detailed directions and take them with you - Divis to Dixon Directions
You can walk the entire route or part of it from Black Mountain to Colin Glen Forest Park

There is open access to this site all year round

Access code

Before you go download our access code. This provides general guidelines on how to look after yourself and the environment when out in the Hills