Divis & the Black Mountain loop from Lanyon Place — Belfast

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Divis & the Black Mountain loop from Lanyon Place — Belfast

Hard

3.5

(2)

riders

Divis & the Black Mountain loop from Lanyon Place — Belfast

02:33

37.7km

460m

Cycling

Embark on a difficult touring bicycle adventure with the Divis & Black Mountain loop, a challenging 23.5 miles (37.7 km) ride that climbs 1523 feet (464 metres) and takes around 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Starting from Lanyon Place in Belfast, you will quickly transition from urban streets…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

Divis and the Black Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Great Climb and worth it.

Divis and the Black Mountain are the highest points boasting views across the north. Divis or Dubhais meaning ‘black ridge’ refers to the dark basalt …

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23.1 km

Lagan Towpath

Highlight • Forest

One of the most popular outdoor spots in the province. The Towpath is part of the Ulster Way. You can walk, run or cycle completely traffic free from the Castlereagh hills to Lisburn.

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30.6 km

Shaw's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The bridge is named after Captain John Shaw of Oliver Cromwell's army, who built an oak bridge here in 1655. A stone bridge was built by Thomas Burgh in 1691, …

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32.3 km

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Just of the towpath is the Meadows. A really peaceful part of the stretch, especially considering how close it is to the town centre.

This route in the meadow itself …

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37.7 km

End point

Train Station

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