They provide a dramatic backdrop to our capital city, attracting visitors throughout the year.
Stretching from the limestone of Belshaw s Quarry through the woodland of Colin Glen, traipsing the basalt of Divis and Black Mountain, north to Ligoniel Dams and to the volcanic plugs of Carnmoney Hill, before reaching the cliffs of Cave Hill - the Belfast Hills are one of Northern Ireland s most popular beauty spots.
There is one issue, however - no walking route runs right through the hills, from start to finish. But that could be a thing of the past, if plans put forward to Belfast City Council by campaign group the Belfast Hills Action Campaign (BHAC) come to fruition.
Belfast City Council urged to endorse report calling for greater action to improve access to Belfast Hills
The report provides an overview of efforts to improve access and details four proposed routes
Cavehill (Image: Aine Dolan)
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Councillors are being urged to endorse a new report calling for greater action to improve access to Belfast Hills.