Notable viewpoint · Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland
Cavehill
Cavehill is a viewpoint in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland.
Cavehill: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Cavehill
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Cavehill — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 54.64821, -5.95064. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cavehill
- Belfast Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~1 km · Must-see
- Alexandra Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Woodvale Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~6 km · Must-see
- RSPB Belfast Lough · church · Northern Ireland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~7 km · Must-see
- St George's Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~7 km · Must-see
- St Mark's Dundela · church · Northern Ireland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Bog Meadows · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ormeau Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ulster Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Botanic Gardens · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Holywood Priory · fort · Northern Ireland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Knockagh Monument · fort · Northern Ireland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Stormont Estate · church · Northern Ireland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Ulster Folk and Transport Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Ballylinney Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Moat Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~14 km · Must-see
- St. Elizabeths · church · Northern Ireland · ~14 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cavehill
- Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Tievebulliagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Slieve Commedagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Slieve Meelmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Slieve Bearnagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Slieve Meelbeg · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Slievelamagan · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ben Crom · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Slieve Binnian · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mullaghmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~77 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Cavehill yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cavehill?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Cavehill?
Nearby: Belfast Castle (fort, 1 km), Alexandra Park (park, 4 km), Woodvale Park (park, 6 km), RSPB Belfast Lough (church, 7 km), Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum (museum, 7 km), St George's Church (church, 7 km).
Is Cavehill worth visiting?
Cavehill is listed as a notable viewpoint in Northern Ireland on Spotwander.