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Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Marks & Spencer

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Greencastle

Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Marks & Spencer

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runners

Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Marks & Spencer

01:45

12.9km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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780 m

Belfast Castle and Gardens

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Belfast Castle sits at the foot of Cave Hill and is one of the most iconic locations to view the stunning skyline of Belfast City

Built in the 1860s, the …

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934 m

Belfast Castle

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Magnificent castle built in the 1860s and one of the city's most famous landmarks. The castle is situated on the lower slopes of the Cave Hill Country Park and is …

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3.74 km

View of Belfast Harbour

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A very beautiful and wide view over the port of Belfast

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3.80 km

View of the Valley

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A nice look back

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3.80 km

Enjoy views up to the terrific Cavehill, a rocky elevation marked by basalt cliffs and caves. Look closley and see if you can spot 'Napolean's Nose', a tall cliff that resembles the profile of the great empire Napolean.

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4.24 km

Cave Hill Cave

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These beautiful ancient cave formations in Cave Hill Country Park lay inside the largest and highest granite outcrops in the region. The caves are home to indigenous cave paintings that …

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8.69 km

Napoleon's Nose

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Napolean's Nose is a cliff-edge that is said to resemble the profile of the famous emperor Napolean. See if you can spot the similiarity as you jog by.

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10.7 km

View of Belfast Lough

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A beautiful viewpoint

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

3.22 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

2.85 km

1.75 km

699 m

661 m

297 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Marks & Spencer

Belfast Castle and Gardens

Belfast Castle

View of Belfast Harbour

View of the Valley

Cave Hill

Cave Hill Cave

Napoleon's Nose

View of Belfast Lough

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