Record SL-446860 · Wikidata Q3777392
Black Mountain
''Sliabh Dubh'' / ''Cnoc Dubh''
No list classifications
Elevation
389
m
1,276 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
54.6054° N,
5.9988° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaBlack 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.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divis | 455 m | NW 297° | 1.4 km |
| Black Hill | 360 m | SW 208° | 2.1 km |
| Squires Hill | 374 m | N 16° | 4.1 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Trail, Belfast Area | lwn | 6.7 km | — |