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geology

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Geologically, the Cave Hill is at the southern end of the Antrim Plateau, which was largely formed about 65 million years ago (yes, just at the end of the age of the dinosaurs) by great lava eruptions that continued for millions of years. The basalt rock which resulted was worn down by subsequent ice ages and weathering into the smoother formations seen today. Red Bull Event 2012 Opposition. Any stories of the Cave Hill?

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links

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Irish Wildlife organisation dedicated to welfare and protection of Irish Wildlife. An organisation set up in 2004 to oversee and protect the Belfast Hills. Rehabilitates injured birds and mammels for return to the wild. Northern Ireland Environment Agency. A networking body of environmental organisations in Northern Ireland. Has established nearly 50 community woods in Northern Ireland since its arrval in 1999. Conservation Volunteers in Northern Ireland. Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The le...

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habitat and Wildlife

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Cave Hill Habitat and Wildlife. The Hill contains a variety of habitats. These include heather moorland, rocky outcrops and mixed woodland. Most of the trees are less than 100 years old, but there are many mature specimens. There has been extensive planting of native species, especially oak, within the last 20 years. The trees are mostly deciduous -. Ash, beech, birch and rowan are numerous -. Plight of the Common Lizard. In 2013, there was a major fire in the great limestone quarry on Cave Hill. Apa...

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history

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The Cave Hill was formerly known as Ben Madigan, probably after a local chieftain who died in 855 AD. McArts Fort is probably named after Art ONeill, a sixteenth century chieftain of the family who held the land around Cave Hill. In 1603 this land was granted by King James 1 to Arthur Chichester, later the Earl of Donegall. There are five caves (four visible from below) which are man-. Red Bull Event 2012 Opposition. Any stories of the Cave Hill?

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about us

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The Cave Hill Conservation Campaign is a voluntary group of approximately 100 people based in Belfast. It was founded in 1989 to counter the threat of a prospecting licence for the mineral zeolite being issued for the Cave Hill. The Campaign organised a petition which attracted over 11,000 signatures and helped to see off the threat of mining in the area. Today, the Campaign operates through an active committee which meets monthly. East lies the Mull of Galloway on the south-.

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Cavehill Campaigner

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The Cave Hill Campaigner. The Cave Hill Campaigner is our yearly Newsletter, it is available for download by clicking the links below. The files are provided in PDF format, therefore you will need a PDF reader installed such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need a hard copy version of the latest Cave Hill Campaigner publication please contact Cormac Hamill. All contact details are available from the Contact Us. Red Bull Event 2012 Opposition. Any stories of the Cave Hill?

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National Trust Belfast: Templeton Mausoleum

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Templeton Mausoleum is a Grade A listed building located in a small graveyard inTemplepatrick, County Antrim. It was built and designed in 1798 by Robert Adam in the Neo-classical style. The mauseleum is important for its architectural rarity but also for the great beauty of its design. It was built in the shape of a triumphal arch and is decorated in classical urns, leafy swags and circular reliefs. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Cregagh Glen and Lisnabreeny. Divis, the Black Mountain and Collin Glen.

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National Trust Belfast: Rowallane Garden

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Events

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The Cave Hill is popular with walkers and joggers. There are eight waymarked trails, which range from short easy strolls to challenging 5 mile treks over the summit. There are five access points -. Hightown Road, Carrs Glen, Upper Cavehill Road, Belfast Castle and Hazelwood. Organised Walks and Activities in 2016. Participants should be equipped for inclement weather and wear suitable footwear. Children and young people under 16 must be accompanied by a suitable adult. All walks are free.