Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Black Mountain
Also known as: An Cnoc Dubh (Aontroim)
In or near Belfast.
Black Mountain — Named summit at 389 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Black Mountain, the nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, located 4 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for navigation is BT13 3QX.
About
Black Mountain is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 389 m.". Coordinates: 54.6054°, -5.9988°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Black Mountain is a prominent hill overlooking the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rising to a height of 1,275 ft (389 m), it dominates much of west Belfast and, together with the adjoining Divis mountain, forms part of the Belfast Hills range. The name Black Mountain is believed to derive from its association with Divis (), whose name comes from the Irish Dubhais, meaning "black ridge". It is possible that the two summits were historically regarded as a single mountain mass. The summit area contains the Black Mountain transmitting station, a broadcasting site serving the Belfast region.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence indicates long-term human activity on Black Mountain. Finds in the area include flint artefacts and the remains of prehistoric settlement, with evidence of Neolithic and later occupation such as hut circles, monuments and raths (ringforts).
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- Coordinates
- 54.6054, -5.9988
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT13 3QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast West
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central — 4 km
Sources
- osm: n3936300587 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Black Mountain (Belfast) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Triangulation Pillar on Black Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 1254101.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Divis
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
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Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Black Mountain
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Historic houses · 1.4 km
Battle at Springmartin
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
McCrudden ORawe Jordan Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Divis
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Legoniel
Villages · 1.6 km
Gort na Móna GAC
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Corrigan Park
Parks · 2.0 km
Black Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT13 3QX).
- What is Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain — Named summit at 389 m.
- How do I get to Black Mountain?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT13 3QX.
- Is Black Mountain free to visit?
- Yes, Black Mountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Mountain?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT13 3QX.