Belfast Castle and Cavehill Country Park
For generations, Cave Hill has been synonymous with Belfast, with its imposing outline visible throughout the city. The landmark, named for the five caves located on the side of the cliffs, contains a wealth of natural, archaeological and historical features, including Belfast Castle.
Survey notes from November 2019:
- Orienteering posts 2, 7, 8, 9 and 16 are missing.
- Orienteering post 12 is on the south side of the gully, not the top of the gully.
- Orienteering post 13 is located approx 50m NW at a path junction.
- Orienteering post 15 is at the bottom of the re-entrant, not the top of the re-entrant.
| Belfast Castle Ecotrail map | FREE | |
| Belfast Castle Orienteering Info | FREE | |
| Belfast Castle Permanent Orienteering Course | FREE |
| Belfast Castle Ecotrail map | FREE | |
| Belfast Castle Orienteering Info | FREE | |
| Belfast Castle Permanent Orienteering Course | FREE |
Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GR Tel: 028 9077 6925
Download the orienteering map and orienteering info page (see above)
There is an alternative permanent orienteering course established by Belfast Hills Partnership. This course uses square plaques which may be on the ground, on a bench or on a post. These maps are available for download here.
Perfect for homeschoolers, try the Ecotrail. Download:
- the Ecotrail Map (see above)
- Ecotrail Guide
- Activity Booket
- Tree Identification Chart
Survey notes from November 2019:
- Ecotrail posts E5, E6 and E7 are missing.
- A new viewpoint area has been constructed at the location of Ecotrail pots 5.
The park is home to the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground.