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The Belfast Hills is a range of hills that lie to the west and north of the city of Belfast, in County Antrim. Composed mainly of basalt formed from ancient lava flows, they are known for their natural beauty and walking trails, and include popular areas like Cave Hill, Divis and Black Mountain. The range lies within the council areas of Belfast, Lisburn and Castlereagh, and Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Primary Name(s): Belfast Hills
Place Type: Range of Mountains, Range of Hills
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.640546,-5.991168
Grid Reference: J 2974 7878
Townland: Ballysillan Upper TD
Civil Parish: Shankill CP
Council Area: Belfast CA / Lisburn and Castlereagh CA / Antrim and Newtownabbey CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: GBPN332768
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Belfast_Hills,_Antrim_332768
Primary Name(s): Belfast Hills
Place Type: Range of Mountains, Range of Hills
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.640546,-5.991168
Grid Reference: J 2974 7878
Townland: Ballysillan Upper TD
Civil Parish: Shankill CP
Council Area: Belfast CA / Lisburn and Castlereagh CA / Antrim and Newtownabbey CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: GBPN332768
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Belfast_Hills,_Antrim_332768