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Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Marks & Spencer

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Greencastle

Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Marks & Spencer

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runners

Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Marks & Spencer

01:04

8.03km

300m

Running

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

View of Belfast Lough

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A beautiful viewpoint

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1.62 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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2.60 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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2.72 km

View of the Valley

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A nice look back

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2.72 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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3.05 km

Views of Belfast

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4.67 km

Locked Gate and Kissing Gate

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Locked gate and tiny kissing gate for walkers only, no way a bike or buggy getting through. Very disappointing wasted journey

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7.10 km

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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8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

2.38 km

696 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

2.45 km

1.55 km

522 m

411 m

356 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

26°C

14°C

12 %

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Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Marks & Spencer

View of Belfast Lough

Cave Hill Cave

Napoleon's Nose

View of the Valley

Cave Hill

Views of Belfast

Locked Gate and Kissing Gate

Belfast Castle

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