Discover the Historic Charm of McArt's Fort

Getting There

• Walking

  Starting from the city center at Donegall Square, walk towards the City Hall. From City Hall, head north along Donegall Place until you reach the junction with Royal Avenue. Turn left onto Royal Avenue and continue walking until you reach the intersection with Castle Street. Turn right onto Castle Street and walk until you reach the Cathedral Quarter. Continue to stay on the main road, which will turn into Donegall Street. Keep walking straight until you reach the end of Donegall Street, where it intersects with the A12. Cross the road and take a left onto the A12, following the signs for the M2. Continue walking north until you reach the junction with Antrim Road. Take a right onto Antrim Road and follow it until you see signs for Cave Hill Country Park. Once at the park, look for the marked trails leading up to McArt's Fort, which is located at the top of Cave Hill. The walk may take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your pace.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the city center, head to the nearest bus station. Look for the Metro bus services and take the Metro bus number 1B or 1D towards 'Cavehill'. Make sure to check the schedule for departure times. Once on the bus, enjoy the scenic ride as it takes you towards the foot of Cave Hill. After approximately 30 minutes, disembark at the stop closest to Cave Hill Country Park. From there, follow the marked paths leading up to McArt's Fort, which should take about 30-45 minutes of hiking up the hill.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a quicker option, you can use a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber) from your location in Belfast. Simply input 'Cave Hill Country Park' as your destination. The drive will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. Once you arrive at the park, follow the signs to the hiking trails leading up to McArt's Fort, which will take about 30-45 minutes to reach the top.