Walking for Health
Take to the Hills for health and well-being!
The Partnership has a healthy walking guide that grades walks in the Belfast Hills. You can find out by clicking on each of the following links: the huge benefits of walking, facilities, medical advice and looking after yourself in the Hills. Remember, the best way to discover the Hills is on one of our events. There's nothing to stop you beginning your new healthy lifestyle - so get going!
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Carnmoney Hill has flat and hilly surfaces - perfect if you're beginning to walk the hills. It has lovely views of the northern end of Cave Hill, the Ards Peninnsula and Belfast Lough, as well as an abundance of wildlife.
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Provides amazing walking routes from a gentle ramble through the grounds of Belfast Castle or a bracing walk to see spectacular views from McArt's Fort.
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A tarmac road here is brilliant for mums with buggies, wheelchair users and road walkers. There are also off the beaten track routes around Divis and Black Mountain. Fantastic views across the North.
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Well-signposted and moderate walks with some hilly points. Wonderful views of Lough Neagh all year round and fantastic orchids and wildflowers in summer.
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A flooded quarry and dramatic waterfall give a wonderful backdrop to a walk around this community woodland. Mostly level walks with some hill sections. Glenside also connects Divis to Colin Glen.
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A beautiful wooded glen along a well signposted linear route that follows the Colin River. Some hills with a general gradient upwards. Wonderful wildlife to enjoy whilst walking.
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A 10mile hike from the summit of Divis Mountain, through upland heath, bog, river, forest and glen ending in the lovely surroundings of Dixon Park. For the seasoned walker with proper walking gear.
