Belfast Hills and Castle - Walking Tour

On this tour, we travel with the locals by bus to our walk on a rarely used route over the Belfast Hills to Belfast Castle. We travel through the ancient Hazelwood forest before crossing open moorland, heath and unpaved paths leading to the summit of Cavehill at 1207 feet, with its magnificent views over the city. On the way we will see a 6th century cashel, a medieval lookout and a neolithic tomb. We will rest at McArt’s Fort, an Iron Age fortification before our final descent off the hill. During this, at times challenging, walk, there will be a number of stops during which you can take in the views and listen to stories associated with the hill. Our return sees us dropping down through the woodland covering the old deer-hunting park, finishing up in time for coffee at the stunning 19th century Scottish baronial-style Belfast Castle.