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Date: Various dates and times from 25 July to 26 September 2026
Join our series of guided walks on Cave Hill. Each walk has a theme where an expert will talk about a particular aspect of the Hill.
| Event | Date and time | Description | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Walk | Saturday 25 July, 10am to 1pm | Debbie Nelson runs a wildlife rescue centre and has a phenomenal knowledge of nature in all its variety. She will lead us on a walk, looking for and talking about some of the many varieties of bugs found in the Park. Meet at Belfast Castle. Grade E. | Debbie Nelson |
| Archaeology Walk | Saturday 29 August, 10am to 1pm | Local archaeologist Cormac McSparron will lead a trip to the various remains on the hill from the Neolithic period to the early Christian period. Meet at the Cave Hill Country Park entrance at the Upper Hightown Road car park. Grade M. | Cormac McSparron |
| Bat Walk | Friday 4 September, 8pm to 10pm | Aidan Crean will introduce us to these enchanting nocturnal animals during an evening dander. Meet at Belfast Castle. Grade E. | Aidan Crean |
| Fungi Walk | Saturday 26 September, 10am to 1pm | Debbe Nelson will lead us on a snuffle through the Cave Hill woods to see what fungi we can find and identify. Meet at Belfast Castle. Grade E. | Debbie Nelson |
What you need to know
Be prepared for bad weather and bring footwear suitable for rough terrain. Some of the walks will be moderately strenuous and some people may find them challenging. Easy walks are graded E, and more challenging ones are graded M.
Young people under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The activities may be changed on the day, depending on weather or other adverse circumstances.
If you have any worries about fitness or have medical conditions which might affect your ability to walk, talk to the leader at the start of the walk. If the leader assesses you as no being fit for the walk, you will not be able to take part.
It is very important for your own safety and that of the group that you obey the instructions of the walk leader or any of the assistant leaders. It is of particular importance that the group always stays together.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
All walks are free.
For further details:
- go to Cavehill Conservation (link opens in new window)
- visit Facebook for Cave Hill Conservation Campaign (link opens in new window)
- [email protected], or
- call 028 9029 1357,
