Black Mountain (Belfast)
| Black Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Sliabh Dubh / Cnoc Dubh | |
Black Mountain viewed from Cavehill | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| Coordinates | 54°36′N 5°59′W / 54.6°N 5.98°W |
| Geography | |
Black Mountain Location in Northern Ireland | |
| Location | near Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| OSI/OSNI grid | J266741 |
| Topo map | OSNI Discoverer 15 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | basalt |
Black Mountain is a prominent hill overlooking the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rising to a height of 1,275 ft (389 m), it dominates much of west Belfast and, together with the adjoining Divis mountain, forms part of the Belfast Hills range.
The name Black Mountain is believed to derive from its association with Divis (/ˈdɪvɪs/), whose name comes from the Irish Dubhais, meaning "black ridge". It is possible that the two summits were historically regarded as a single mountain mass.
The summit area contains the Black Mountain transmitting station, a broadcasting site serving the Belfast region.