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Upper Ballysillan

Upper Ballysillan

The best running trails around Upper Ballysillan

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Running around Upper Ballysillan is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Upper Ballysillan—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Cave Hill Country Park running loop via Belfast Castle

8.69km

01:11

330m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cave Hill Caves – Napoleon's Nose loop from Mount Vernon

8.77km

01:13

380m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Napoleon's Nose – Belfast Castle loop from Glengormley

18.3km

02:23

690m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cave Hill Caves – Belfast Castle loop from Hightown

8.80km

01:10

380m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Black Mountain Trig Point loop from Ligoniel

19.6km

02:16

520m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails around Upper Ballysillan

1. Cave Hill Country Park running loop via Belfast Castle

2. Cave Hill Caves – Napoleon's Nose loop from Mount Vernon

3. Napoleon's Nose – Belfast Castle loop from Glengormley

4. Cave Hill Caves – Belfast Castle loop from Hightown

5. Black Mountain Trig Point loop from Ligoniel

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