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20/07/2005
Walkers taken on mountain history tour
Walkers from across Northern Ireland were given the rare chance to learn more about one of Belfast’s most visible natural features - Black Mountain - today.
Wednesday’s ‘Walking and Talking in the Hills’ tour told the story of the mountain’s history from stone age times to today, featuring the people that lived, worked and travelled along the Mountain Loney, Hatchet Field, Bottle Field and Rock Dam.
As well as the history of the area, today’s walk, led by Terry Enright, gave an insight into the wildlife of the Hills.
It also marks a 'rebirth' for the mountain, which was bought, cared for and opened to the people of Northern Ireland by the National Trust.
After securing the upland last November, the Trust along with over 200 workers have helped clear over 1,000 tonnes of debris from the site over the past six months. Work has also seen the creation a ‘floating path’ or boardwalk to the summit of Black Mountain, a car park as well as ensuring adequate signage in the area.
The National Trust's aim is to attract 20,000 to 30,000 visitors a year to the mountain range.
(MB/SP)
Wednesday’s ‘Walking and Talking in the Hills’ tour told the story of the mountain’s history from stone age times to today, featuring the people that lived, worked and travelled along the Mountain Loney, Hatchet Field, Bottle Field and Rock Dam.
As well as the history of the area, today’s walk, led by Terry Enright, gave an insight into the wildlife of the Hills.
It also marks a 'rebirth' for the mountain, which was bought, cared for and opened to the people of Northern Ireland by the National Trust.
After securing the upland last November, the Trust along with over 200 workers have helped clear over 1,000 tonnes of debris from the site over the past six months. Work has also seen the creation a ‘floating path’ or boardwalk to the summit of Black Mountain, a car park as well as ensuring adequate signage in the area.
The National Trust's aim is to attract 20,000 to 30,000 visitors a year to the mountain range.
(MB/SP)
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