Black Hill

About Black Hill

Standing as a modest but prominent Hump in the southern Antrim Mountains, this heather-clad upland offers a quiet alternative to the busier coastal peaks. Its broad summit provides an excellent vantage point over Larne Lough and the North Channel, looking directly across the water toward the distant hills of Galloway.

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• •The name is a literal description common across the British Isles, referring to the dark, somber hues of the summit's peat and dense heather, which contrast sharply with the brighter green grazing land on the lower slopes.
• •Despite its modest height of 381 metres, the hill qualifies as a Hump—a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres—making it a significant topographical landmark in the undulating plateau south of the Glens.
• •The summit offers a clear perspective of the surrounding basaltic landscape, with the higher cliffs of Agnew’s Hill visible to the north and the industrial landmark of Ballylumford power station prominent on the coast below.
• •With no fewer than three summits named Black Hill in Northern Ireland alone, hikers should double-check their map to ensure they aren't accidentally heading for the versions in the Mournes or the Sperrins.