The Top 11 Attractions around Ballycraigy
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ballycraigy. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ballycraigy is a region where 11
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
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.
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Belfast Window on Wildlife (WOW)
Highlight • Viewpoint
Belfast's Window on Wildlife (WOW) is home to birds and wildlife from all over the world.
There are more than 100 species of birds and other wildlife to be found …
There are more than 100 species of birds and other wildlife to be found …
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Belfast Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
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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Black Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
The summit of Black Mountain stands at 367m high and provides picturesque views across the city of Belfast and Northern Ireland.
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Loughshore Path
Highlight • Cycleway
Loughshore Path is a paved walkway on the shoreline of the Belfast Lough. The path runs adjacent to Hazelbank Park and provides some breathtaking views up and down the coastline.
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Knockagh Monument
Highlight • Monument
Brilliant views across Carrickfergus to the Left to Belfast to the right and across Belfast Lough to Holywood, Crawfordsburn and Bangor. Good place for a sunset spin, even better for a sunrise spin.
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Woodburn Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
Woodburn Reservoir is a lovely waterbody surrounded by forested hills. The reservoir provides important habitats for diverse wildlife and plants such as rare mosses, grasses and damselflies.
It's a lovely …
It's a lovely …
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View of Belfast from Divis Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Mount Divis stands at 478m high and is the highest peak in the Belfast Hills. From this viewpoint nearby the summit you can enjoy sensational panoramic views across Belfast toward Lough Neagh and the Mourne Mountains, and Strangford Lough.
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Bleach Green Railway Viaducts
Highlight • Historical Site
These impressive arches of reinforced concrete where first used in 1934. The main viaduct is 630ft long, 70ft at its highest and has ten arches.
There are three viaducts carrying …
There are three viaducts carrying …
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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.
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Portrait Bench of Local Heroes
Highlight • Monument
A number of metal 'portrait benches' are dotted around this park featuring some of the areas local heros. The bench is a nice place to catch your breath whilst enjoying lovely views across the greenery and river.
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