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Cave Hill Trail
Climb up Cave Hill with views over Belfast
Cave Hill Trail is a 3.0 km one-way trail with 123 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 10 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Belfast Castle to McArt's Fort.
- Distance
- 3.0 km
- Elevation gain
- 123 m
- Elevation loss
- 172 m
- Walking time
- 1 h 10 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Easy · MIDE 2/5
- Type
- One-way
- Max / min altitude
- 362 / 209 m
- Max gradient
- 33 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cave Hill Trail take?
1 h 10 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Cave Hill Trail difficult?
Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 123 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 33%.
Is Cave Hill Trail a loop?
No, it's one-way: it runs from Belfast Castle to McArt's Fort, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.
Where is Cave Hill Trail?
Near Belfast (United Kingdom). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.
What other trails are there near Belfast?
North Down Coastal Path (Ulster Way Section) (14.1 km · +42 m · 3 h 40 min · Moderate), Summit Trail, Belfast Area (4.5 km · +149 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy), Giant's Ring Circular Walk (3.4 km · +31 m · 55 min · Very easy) and Titanic Trail (3.6 km · +12 m · 55 min · Very easy).
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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 28 Sep 2026