Divis Mountain Hospice Walk 2024
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Divis Mountain
10am-1pm
Celebrate Life with us, Step by Step!
Step out with family, friends or work colleagues and join us on 15th June 2024 for our Divis Mountain Hospice Walk!
For over 40 years, our Hospice Walks have raised millions, supporting specialised care for families throughout Northern Ireland. To continue this vital work, we urge our supporters to lace up their trainers and actively participate.
Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one who has passed away, in support of someone who has received care from Hospice or to simply celebrate the joy of life, we’d love you to join us at the starting line.
Download your fundraising pack now!
The Route
This year, the walk will commence at the Nissen Hut at the lower car park. We will be offering walkers once again the option to avail of two amazing Walk Trails; The Summit Trail or the Ridge Trail!The 5K Summit Trail takes you along the Tipperary Road through open heath and blanket bog following a way marked trail to the highest peak in the Belfast Hills, Divis Mountain and allows walkers to experience panoramic views of Lough Neagh, the Mourne Mountains and Strangford Lough
The 10K Ridge Trail is slightly longer and allows walkers to enjoy 180-degree views across the city and further afield. Take in the Antrim Plateau to the north, Scotland to the east and the Mourne Mountains to the south.
Divis Walk information
- Free car parking is available at Divis Mountain. There are two car parks located on Divis Road; lower and upper car park. Car parking is limited, so please car pool if you can. Please respect local landowners by using agreed access points only.- Registration will take place at Divis Nissen Hut which is located at the LOWER car park and will be open from 9:15am
- All participants will be provided with refreshments at registration. Please refrain from littering along the trails. Waste bags will be provided for rubbish disposal.
- You can bring your sponsorship money along with you on the day or hand it in at a later stage.
- Please wrap up warm. Dress in layers and wear a hat, gloves and scarf
- Divis Mountain is a working farm with horses and cattle (from March to October). Please treat livestock with caution
- Dogs are welcome, however, they MUST be kept under control and on a lead at ALL times. Please take your doggie bags home or dispose correctly.
- Don't forget to visit the Nissen Hut when you finish your walk, to pick up your walks certificate.
Our Friendly Team will be on hand on the day to provide more information on the walking trails available.
How can I register?
Registration for the Divis Mountain Hospice Walk is FREE. Simply register below and on the day you'll receive a pin-on label to let people know who you are walking in memory or support of.
Each participant is being challenged to raise a sponsorship target of £150 to help Hospice care for families across Northern Ireland. If you raise £150 or more, you'll also receive a branded Hospice t-shirt AND a Hospice Celebration Walk medal.
Please note that due to the location, in the event of extreme weather, this walk may be cancelled at short notice on the advice of the National Trust who manage the route.
Register today for the Divis Mountain Hospice Walk!
If you can’t make it to the Divis Hospice Walk - why not take part in our DIY Hospice Walk? Find out more and register below!
DIY Hospice Walk!
Lagan Valley Civic Centre, Lisburn
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