Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Cave Hill
In or near Belfast.
Cave Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Whiteabbey · 4.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cave Hill is a named hill or mountain in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Cave Hill is a prominent mountain located in Northern Ireland, specifically in postcode area BT36. It is known for its distinctive profile, which is often associated with the city of Belfast. The area offers various walking trails that provide views of the surrounding landscape and the city below. This natural site is a popular destination for both locals and visitors seeking outdoor activities and scenic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6481, -5.9512
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT36 7GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Nearest railway station
- Whiteabbey — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653477 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cave Hill?
- Cave Hill is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT36 7GL).
- What is Cave Hill?
- Cave Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Cave Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Whiteabbey, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT36 7GL.
- How do I get to Cave Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Whiteabbey, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT36 7GL.