Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Black Mountain
Also known as: An Cnoc Dubh (Aontroim)
Black Mountain — peak of the Belfast Hills in Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Mountain is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "peak of the Belfast Hills in Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.6000°, -5.9800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Black Mountain is a prominent hill overlooking the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rising to a height of 1,275 ft (389 m), it dominates much of west Belfast and, together with the adjoining Divis mountain, forms part of the Belfast Hills range. The name Black Mountain is believed to derive from its association with Divis (), whose name comes from the Irish Dubhais, meaning "black ridge". It is possible that the two summits were historically regarded as a single mountain mass. The summit area contains the Black Mountain transmitting station, a broadcasting site serving the Belfast region.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence indicates long-term human activity on Black Mountain. Finds in the area include flint artefacts and the remains of prehistoric settlement, with evidence of Neolithic and later occupation such as hut circles, monuments and raths (ringforts).
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- Coordinates
- 54.6000, -5.9800
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT13 3TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast West
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3777392 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Black Mountain (Belfast) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Triangulation Pillar on Black Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 1254101.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT13 3TS).
- Is Black Mountain free to visit?
- Yes, Black Mountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Mountain?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT13 3TS.