As a Partnership we do our best to publicise the ever expanding number of events being run in the Belfast Hills.
Please note that the following list of events are simply those we are made aware of, other events may be available in the Belfast Hills area.
The Belfast Hills Partnership takes no responsibility for the accuracy of information given or for any other aspects of events unless specifically stated that the event is being run by the Partnership.
Everyone is welcome to our events, but please bear these important points in mind:
• Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn
• All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
• Unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds must get a parental consent form completed prior to taking part in the activity
• Dogs are allowed on some walks but only on a lead (please get in touch to check suitability)
• Some parts of walks can be steep or difficult
• The Belfast Hills Partnership promotes responsible countryside enjoyment and has published an Access Code
Woodland Trust: Tree Planting at Glas-na-Bradan Wood
Pick up a spade and help the Woodland Trust plant trees this winter. There is one final planting day taking place at Glas-na-Bradan Wood on Thursday 6 April during the following time slots: 10am and 11am This is a free…
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CHCC Series: The Rocks of Cave Hill
Kirstin Lemon is an enthusiast for her geology profession and she will delight in explaining the geological origins of Cave Hill on this walk over the hill. Meeting at Belfast Castle. Moderate Walk. For further details: cavehillconservation.org Facebook site…
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RESCHEDULED: Wonderful Woodland Walk
New date: Tuesday 25 April Step out of the office and into nature with this post-work walk. Join Belfast Hills Partnership on a guided walk through the woodlands of Cave Hill Country Park to mark International Day of Forests. Indulge…
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Woodland Trust: Mindfulness Walk at Glas-na-Bradan Wood
Join The Woodland Trust for a silent walk through the lower fields of Glas-na-Bradan Wood for mental health week. Booking is essential, and is done through Eventbrite. Please contact [email protected] if you have any further queries. This is a…
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CHCC Series: Dawn Chorus
John O’Boyle will lead a dander around the Park to hear and identify birds. Specially designed for early risers! Meet at the gates to the Park at the top of Innisfayle Park. Easy Access. For further details: cavehillconservation.org…
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Woodland Trust: Guided Walk at Carnmoney Hill
Join The Woodland Trust & ecologist Karl Hamilton for a relaxed guided walk through Carnmoney Hill to identify and learn about woodland indicator species and the importance of woodland creation. Cash payment on arrival: £8 per adult £5 per child…
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CHCC Series: The Birds of Cave Hill
Get up close to some of our native birds. Licensed bird ringer Aidan Crean will catch, ring and release them and allow us to see them in beautiful detail. Meeting at Belfast Castle. Easy Access. For further details: cavehillconservation.org Facebook…
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Woodland Trust: Wild Food Discovery at Carnmoney Hill FULLY BOOKED
***FULLY BOOKED*** Join The Woodland Trust and forger Clare McQuillan for some fun and foraging! Perfect for beginners looking to learn more about our local plant life. £10 per person. Please note this event is fully booked. To be…
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CHCC Series: Botany Walk
Ballyaghagan at the back of the hill is a nature reserve full of wild flowers. Mark Smith will walk us through and show us its variety. Meeting at the car park off the Upper Hightown Road. Moderate Walk. For further…
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Woodland Trust: Public Painting Day at Glas-na-Bradan Wood
***BOOKING ESSENTIAL*** Book a free family painting and storytelling session to help us design our container with the help of an artist. There will be a variety of available time slots throughout the day. Please wear old clothes as it…
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CHCC Series: Solstice Walk
Greet the sun at dawn on top of Cave Hill on a summer solstice morning before most of Belfast has stirred. Meeting at the Castle. Moderate Walk. For further details: cavehillconservation.org Facebook site for Cave Hill Conservation Campaign [email protected] Phone 90291357…
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CHCC Series: A Bug Bonanza
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…
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CHCC Series: Forage on Cave Hill
Phil Simpson has a fund of practical knowledge and plant lore. We’ll walk in his company to see what useful plants we can find. Meet at Belfast Castle. Easy Access. For further details: cavehillconservation.org Facebook site for Cave Hill Conservation Campaign…
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CHCC Series: Bats of Cave Hill
Aidan Crean will introduce us to these enchanting nocturnal animals during an evening dander. Meeting at Belfast Castle. Easy Access. For further details: cavehillconservation.org Facebook site for Cave Hill Conservation Campaign [email protected] Phone 90291357 What you should know beforehand: Please…
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CHCC Series: Fungal Foray
Debbie Nelson will lead us in a snuffle through the Cave Hill woods to see what fungi we can find and identify. Meeting at Belfast Castle. Easy access. For further details: cavehillconservation.org Facebook site for Cave Hill Conservation Campaign [email protected]…
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CHCC Series: The archaeology of Cave Hill
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 entrance to the Park at the top of the Upper Hightown Road. Easy…
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