Carnmoney Hill

Grade: Moderate 3-4 miles approximately

Carnmoney hill is a mixture of ancient woodland, flower meadows and marshlands. It's green oasis in an urban area, with one of the best views in the Belfast Hills and is rich in both history and wildlife. The wildflower meadows should be in full bloom now!

We'll meet at the Knockenagh Avenue entrance (beside the play park) and take a stroll around this fantastic site.

Great views of Cave Hill can be seen as well as the Ards Peninsula and Belfast Lough.

The walk should last about 2 hours and is about 4 miles. Some short steep bits but mostly rolling paths.

This walk is £1 for paid up members, £6 for guests and non-members.

Proper walking footwear essential.
No trainers - only footwear that has grip and ankle support and designed for outdoor country walking/running will be permitted. I will refuse anyone who turns up in unsafe footwear.

Carsharing: You can post up you need a lift or would like to carshare. Just give a general idea of where you are coming from (not your home address!) so drivers in that area may be able to oblige.

Please give the driver a contribution to cover fuel.

Click on 'location' in meeting details and through the Meetup app, your smartphone will bring you directly to the start of the walk.

Directions: By car to Knockenagh Avenue entrance (BT36 6BE). From M2 continue to M5. Follow sign for Carrickfergus, then left (signed Glengormley) onto Station Road. At mini-roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the Doagh Road (B59). Abbey Veterinary Clinic is on the right where you turn left into Knockenagh Avenue. Free parking in the small car park beside Rathfern social activity centre and children’s play park or along roadside.

See you there! As always you can phone me on 07583 042962 if you're lost! If you can't make it, that's no problem, just update your RSVP so we're not left waiting on you.

Maria