Belfast Hills Partnership publish an Annual Report every year to give recognition to the previous year of achievements. Read Belfast Hills Partnership’s most recent Annual Report from April 2021 – March 2022. Click the links below to read previous Annual Reports. Annual Report 2020-21 Annual Report 2019-20 Annual Report 2018-19
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Our Bright Future ran from 2016 until the end of 2022. The Belfast Hills Partnership were involved with The National Lottery Community Fund project. Our Bright Future is a forward-thinking social movement that’s about supporting young people to lead progressive change in their communities and local environment. Learn more about the key outcomes of this exciting Youth Project in our report below.
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Download our Outdoor Learning Resource packs, Litter Legends and Marvellous Minibeasts, in order to engage young learners in outdoor education. You can watch the accompanying videos on our YouTube channel and complete the fun and informative activities within the packs. These resources directly link to the NI Primary Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 through The World Around Us, helping children develop an awareness of themselves, their place in […]
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We held an online Environmental Careers Festival from 19th – 26th April 2021, to give people an awareness of the types of jobs and organisations that are available in the environmental sector, along with employability tips. This resource pack is a summary of the digital content from the festival. We hope that it will be a useful tool for anyone hoping to get an environmental job, or any teachers/lecturers who help […]
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Check out the below document to help you learn some more about germination, pollination and habitats. Wildflower activities
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The Belfast Hills Partnership has secured funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to undertake an evaluation of the organisation in relation to its resilience. This assesses the current condition of the organisation, how it works with its partners and how to make the most of future opportunities. Read or download the Reports below.
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The Belfast Hills present a stunning backdrop to a thriving urban area. From Colin Mountain in the south to Carnmoney Hill in the north, the great shoulders of these dramatic hills have sheltered Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey across the ages. More than a backcloth, they are home to a wide variety of animals, birds, plants, fungi and insects. This array of wildlife with all its genetic variation and the habitats […]
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Back in June 2017 the Belfast Hills Partnership teamed up with Archaeologists from QUB and the National Trust to excavate what was thought to be the site of a Cashel and prehistoric huts on the Black Mountain site. The attached report from ‘Archaeology Ireland’ outlines both some of the questions and answers from this dig. Archaeology Ireland Article
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The Belfast Hills Landscape Partnership Scheme ran from 2012 to 2018, undertaking 29 projects through funding support by the Heritage Lottery Fund and a range of other funders and partners. Below are both the summary evaluation document and the full final evaluation report for the scheme.
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The Belfast Hills Invasive Species Action Plan (2017-20) is a document is aimed at describing the current status of invasive alien species the Belfast Hills as far as is known, recent and current measures to control and manage these, what our priorities should be and proposed partners and actions from 2017 – 2020. Invasive Alien Species are defined as non-native plant and animal life which can negatively impact on native […]
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Due to the overwhelming success of our Belfast Hills Recreation Guide we have undertaken production of a second edition of this guide! This booklet is a handy introduction to walking, cycling, running, geocaching, orienteering and other activities that may be undertaken within the Belfast Hills. Maps of each of the sites showing the various walking trails along with directions of how to get there are also provided, along with a […]
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Ever wondered: What is Community Archaeology? Why is it a good means of engaging people in their local history? How do I go about organising a Community Archaeology Dig? Yes? Then this is the guide for you! Click on the below link to download our guide in PDF format. community-archaeology-how-to
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The Belfast Hills Heritage Survey (2013) details the results of a baseline survey, focusing on 12 heritage features from across the Belfast Hills. The report contains descriptions of the 12 individual sites and monuments, provides a survey of their condition and presents recommendations for any specific conservation needs, as well as outlining how the potential of each site might be best realised. Read or download the report below.
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The Belfast Hills Partnership actively promotes responsible countryside enjoyment and has published this Access Code. We hope all visitors to the Hills will take note of our behavioural guidelines and ensure that the Hills remain a safe, welcoming and beautiful space for all to enjoy. You can read the full access code by clicking here.
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The Belfast Hills Geology leaflet is a fantastic illustration of the dramatic geology happenings that made up the Belfast Hills. If you intend on visiting sites of geological interest please follow the Geological Code of Conduct. Help us to look after the geological heritage of the Belfast Hills and NEVER damage or remove any rocks or fossils from the outcrops. All of the rocks have been here for millions of […]
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Click below to download or read the Belfast Hills Map (Accessing the Hills).
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The Belfast Hills are dotted with signs of how we used to live when Belfast was little more than a marsh and swamp. Travel through the centuries and discover the history of the Belfast Hills.
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