Many of us are now very familiar with using web based maps such as Google Maps to plan out our trips and journeys. Google Street View gives us a great way to check out our road journeys, where to park and just what our destination looks like. Now this is available for footpaths and mountain trails around Belfast thanks to Google Trekker, a backpack version of the Google Street […]
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Three stainless steel mallard ducks on an arc of flax flowers can now be seen soaring above the historic flax dams at Ligoniel. The local community have worked with artists to celebrate the rich linen history of the Ligoniel Dams through the creation of a bespoke sculpture which may now been seen on the site rising over 3 meters to frame this natural setting. The sculptural base is […]
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More than 15,000 young people across Northern Ireland will be empowered to help stand up for nature and create a brighter future in their local communities, thanks to a £1.8m cash boost from the Big Lottery Fund. The funding which has been awarded to two local charities, Belfast Hills Partnership and Ulster Wildlife, is part of a new UK-wide £33m programme involving 30 organisations and more than 50,000 young […]
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The Mouse took a stroll through the deep dark woods…. Come and join the very clever mouse in Colin Glen Forest Park. Follow in his footsteps and meet the silly old fox, owl and snake on the way to an amazing 8 foot tall Gruffalo, complete with knobbly knees, turned out toes and a poisonous wart on the end of his nose. Colin Glen Forest Park is now the […]
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The Belfast Hills Landscape Partnership and Ligoniel Improvement Association are seeking quotations for the design and installation of a bespoke sculpture to represent the linen heritage of Ligoniel Village. The art piece will be located in the Ligoniel Dams area and should be easily visible by passing pedestrians, it should be original, and made from materials reflecting the linen industry and natural environment of the hills that powered the […]
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Get your running shoes on and come along to Colin Glen any Saturday morning at 9.30am to take part in the latest parkrun! Colin Glen parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9:30am in Colin Glen Forest Park, Stewartstown Road, Belfast, BT17 0HW It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it […]
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Discover a new side to Carnmoney Hill: this site has recently undertaken a transformation with enhancements (to the Dunanney entrance, just off the O’Neill Road) including a small car parking area, improved pathways and strategically-placed benches; while new quaint stone walls are very much in keeping with the hill’s traditional tumbled walls. The Carnmoney transformation was made possible thanks to funding of almost £50,000 from the Alpha Programme. In addition, […]
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The Community Directors of the Belfast Hills Partnership invite representatives of local community groups and interested individuals to a public consultation on Thursday 15th October, 7.30pm Ballymac Hotel, 7a Rock Road, Stoneyford BT28 3SU This is to explore community and conservation issues in relation to the Belfast Hills and to hear community priorities and concerns. For further details please contact Belfast Hills Partnership at 028 90603466 or info@belfasthills.org. […]
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A new app has made it easier than ever to get out and about in the Belfast Hills this summer. The free app, developed by the Belfast Hills Partnership, gives people all the information they need to access the upland sites, enjoy the trails on offer and get up-to-date information on all the events happening throughout the year. The new app lists every public walk on the main […]
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Slashing the core funding of environment sector will spell disaster for the Belfast Hills We are in need of your help to protect the Belfast Hills and other areas in need of conservation management in Northern Ireland. Email the ministers before consultation window closes on December 29. Email Environment Minister Mark H Durkan doe.budgetconsultation@doeni.gov.uk Email Finance Minister Simon Hamilton: budgetconsultation@dfpni.gov.uk 1. We’re going to get cut! Most environmental organisations […]
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