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Cave Hill Caves – Belfast Castle loop from Ballysillan

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Old Park

Cave Hill Caves – Belfast Castle loop from Ballysillan

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Cave Hill Caves – Belfast Castle loop from Ballysillan

01:14

10.2km

350m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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3.88 km

Cavehill

Peak

4.90 km

Cave Hill Caves

Highlight • Cave

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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6.54 km

Belfast Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

3.04 km

2.74 km

471 m

114 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

2.62 km

1.72 km

1.56 km

1.14 km

178 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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