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View of the Valley – Cave Hill loop from Belfast Castle

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Northern Ireland

View of the Valley – Cave Hill loop from Belfast Castle

Moderate

17

runners

View of the Valley – Cave Hill loop from Belfast Castle

01:04

8.12km

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

625 m

ATM Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Handy wee spot for a sip.

Tip by

2

1.73 km

View of Belfast Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful viewpoint

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3

1.97 km

Cave Hill Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

Tip by

4

2.95 km

Napoleon's Nose

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

Tip by

5

3.07 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice look back

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6

3.07 km

Cave Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

Tip by

7

3.39 km

Views of Belfast

Highlight • Other

8

5.01 km

Locked Gate and Kissing Gate

Highlight • Rest Area

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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B

8.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

2.02 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

2.63 km

1.07 km

923 m

486 m

303 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

2°C

25 %

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