Belfast Hills

Due to popular demand here are the names of the Belfast Hills as Gaeilge. You'll notice some names don't translate directly & we'll be doing a series later this year charting how the Irish language, natural landscape and human history have impacted place names.

Black Mountain: Concern over 'cruel' fox traps on Belfast mountain - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Just wanted to give a shout out to @TheBookWell for their kind donation to the @BelfastHills. Profits from their 2nd hand book section goes to local charities & we're delighted to have been included, thank you! They also stock the Belfast Hills OS map if you're hoping to buy one.

Tickets are flying out for our upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebration, 'Songs of the Belfast Hills'. Make sure you aren't disappointed and book early so you don't miss out! belfasthills.org/events/songs-o…

There are a number of thought provoking and interesting nature themed events as part of this year's @FeileBelfast including this offering from @naomhgall featuring @IrishRainforest & Cormac from @CavehillConserv. Check out the full programme here: feilebelfast.com

Join Jim Bradley for an informative Lagan Woodland Walk as he shares his knowledge of South Belfast's natural heritage. Bookings for this FREE event are now open: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lagan-woodla… Part of @belfastcc's #OneMillionTrees project, in partnership with @BelfastHills

Join @Ligoniel_LIA , @CavehillConserv, @NationalTrustNI, & @BelfastHills for a seasonal walk marking the next celebration on the Celtic Wheel: Lúnasa. While the walks are free, booking essential. Visit bit.ly/4lyvgni

Welcome back to "Where to Walk in the Belfast Hills". Today we're making our way to Slievenacloy Nature Reserve, which is owned and managed by @UlsterWildlife. Plan your visit on our website: belfasthills.org/visiting/hills… Happy Hill walking!

Carnmoney hill, Collinward and Cavehill trails looking splendid on a cracking day…@barrabest @WeatherCee @bbcniweather @BelfastHills

The @savebutterflies Big Butterfly Count kicks off today & continues until Sunday 10th August! All you need are 15 mins to spare to get outside & record any butterflies & day flying moths you see. For more info & to submit your sightings please visit …erflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

Welcome back to "Where to Walk in the Belfast Hills". Today we're making our way to Carnmoney Hill, which is owned and managed by The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland. Plan your visit by visiting woodlandtrust.org.uk/.../woods/carn… or belfasthills.org/visiting/hills…

Join Jim Bradley for an informative Lagan Woodland Walk as he shares his knowledge of South Belfast's natural heritage. Bookings for this FREE event are now open: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lagan-woodla… Part of @belfastcc's #OneMillionTrees project, in partnership with @BelfastHills

Please don’t start any fires deliberately. Even if you haven’t got malicious intentions fire can get out of hand quickly. Don’t ever tackle a wildfire yourself; leave the scene of the fire as quickly & safely as possible as flames can spread incredibly quickly & call 999 ASAP.

DAERA, @NIFRSOFFICIAL and @PoliceServiceNI are asking everyone to be vigilant during the current warm and dry spring weather as the potential wildfire hazard risk is high. See more: nidirect.gov.uk/news/dangers-s…

It's been another busy week for the Volunteers as they've been out clearing invasive laurel from Cave Hill& working to restore the woodlands of one of Belfast's most iconic green spaces. Well done everyone for another brilliant effort - enjoy your week off! ☀️

This Red Admiral has fluttered onto your feed to let you know that the #BigButterflyCount is just 1 week away! Get ready to count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org 📷: Michael Preston

Join us for an evening celebrating 20 years of the Belfast Hills Partnership! For just £10 you will be treated to an evening of spellbinding song, storytelling & history, courtesy of Jane Cassidy & Maurice Leyden, in the majestic setting of Belfast Castle. belfasthills.org/events/songs-o…

So, now we know their names, let's find out "Where to Walk in the Belfast Hills"! First up is Divis and the Black Mountain which is owned and managed by @NationalTrustNI. Plan your visit here: belfasthills.org/.../hills/divi…

A lot of you are loving learning about the names of the Belfast Hills! Here's some recommended reading for those looking to delve a bit deeper - our Townlands Map: belfasthills.org/publications/t… Make sure you're following us as we'll be delving into this topic later in the year.

Divis~ Dubhais ~ ‘black ridge or peak’ It includes the neighbouring peak Black Mountain. It is possible that the name Black Mountain is in fact a translation of the Irish name Dubhais and that originally Divis and Black Mountain were thought of as being all the one mountain.