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to do. to existed in the past. the in existed

already witnessing vital changes.Yet there is much more more much is there changes.Yet vital witnessing already been found on the Hill, although more are likely to have to likely are more although Hill, the on found been

As more and more people visit Carnmoney Hill they are they Hill Carnmoney visit people more and more As Two souterrains (man-made underground passages) have passages) underground (man-made souterrains Two

A second rath exists to the east of Dunanney. of east the to exists rath second A

WTPL/Michael Cooper

rock, it tends to be wet and marshy). and wet be to tends it rock, Our work at Carnmoney Hill is supported by: supported is Hill Carnmoney at work Our

Assemblies’ and 'The Fort of the Watery Place' (built on (built Place' Watery the of Fort 'The and Assemblies’

www.wt-woods.org.uk/carnmoneyhill

Dunanney has been translated both as ‘The Fort of the of Fort ‘The as both translated been has Dunanney

www.woodland-trust.org.uk or www.woodland-trust.org.uk

Dunanney where he met with Irish chieftains.The name chieftains.The Irish with met he where Dunanney

telephone 028 9127 5787 or visit our web-site at web-site our visit or 5787 9127 028 telephone

Lord Deputy to Elizabeth I, camped with his troops at troops his with camped I, Elizabeth to Deputy Lord

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Celtic times (around 500 BC). In 1556 the Earl of Sussex, of Earl the 1556 In BC). 500 (around times Celtic

If you want to help us in our work here at Carnmoney Hill Carnmoney at here work our in us help to want you If ancient times fairs and festivals were held, may date to date may held, were festivals and fairs times ancient

WTPL/John Bragg southern face of the Hill.This prestigious rath site, where in where site, rath prestigious Hill.This the of face southern

majestically overlooking Carnmoney Cemetery on the on Cemetery Carnmoney overlooking majestically

including Dunanney Rath or ‘Fort’. Dunanney stands Dunanney ‘Fort’. or Rath Dunanney including Carnmoney Hill is the site of many souterrains and raths and souterrains many of site the is Hill Carnmoney

Belfast Hills Partnership/Sean McGloin Belfast Hills Partnership/Sean

otherwise urban landscape. urban otherwise

It provides a vital wildlife habitat in the middle of an of middle the in habitat wildlife vital a provides It

legacy for our future generations. future our for legacy

resource for both local people and visitors, and is a living a is and visitors, and people local both for resource

Carnmoney Hill. Carnmoney

It provides a fantastic recreational and educational and recreational fantastic a provides It

a burial chamber that originally stood on the summit of summit the on stood originally that chamber burial a

The Hill is a ‘green lung’ for the people of Newtownabbey. of people the for lung’ ‘green a is Hill The

‘the cairn on the boggy mountain’, boggy the on cairn ‘the Monadh Cairn from

will take many decades. many take will Borough of Newtownabbey. Carnmoney takes its name its takes Carnmoney Newtownabbey. of Borough

The Carnmoney Hill project is a task that task a is project Hill Carnmoney The

Carnmoney Hill is one of the greatest landmarks within the within landmarks greatest the of one is Hill Carnmoney and Carnmoney Hill Carnmoney and

Sense the past the Sense Ensure the future the Ensure Welcome to the Woodland Trust Woodland the to Welcome

Enjoy the present How to find Carnmoney Hill

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland From Belfast conservation charity. In over 30 years we have grown From the M2, proceed onto the M5. At the end of the from a tiny organisation into one that now manages M5 you will see a roundabout; follow the sign for over 1,000 woods and has planted over five million Carrickfergus. At the next roundabout take the first left, native trees. signed to Glengormley.This is Station Road.Travel for Carnmoney Hill In 2003 the Woodland Trust and Newtownabbey Borough about one mile to the mini roundabout. Go straight A natural wonder of Newtownabbey Council formed a unique partnership to ensure the ahead at this roundabout onto O’Neill Road (B531). wonderful mosaic of habitats found on Carnmoney Hill Travelling for 0.4 mile you will see a Texaco Garage on would be conserved for future generations to marvel at. the right. Immediately before the garage you will see a sign ‘Stanley Racing’.Turn right here, which will take you to As new ‘keepers of the Hill’, we are restoring the a car park at the rear of the garage. ancient woodland and creating new habitats for our native wildlife. Jordanstown M2

It is a Hill for all seasons providing year round enjoyment B59 for thousands of visitors.There are several paths for you Newtownabbey Carnmoney Hill to enjoy as shown on the map inside this leaflet. Glengormey To B531 Carrickfergus

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B95 Greencastle Belfast

The Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland 1 Dufferin Court, Dufferin Avenue Bangor, County Down, BT20 3BX Tel: 028 9127 5787 www.woodland-trust.org.uk

Front cover:A view of Cavehill from the viewpoint at Carnmoney Hill,WTPL/Steven cover:A at Carnmoney the viewpoint Front Kind from of Cavehill view Sense the past

Registered Charity Number: 294344 Enjoy the present WTPL/Rosanna Ballentine Ensure the future 2909 Carnmoney Hill 22/2/05 2:19 pm Page 2

Carnmoney Hill A natural wonder of Newtownabbey WTPL/Steven Kind WTPL/Steven

2 hours

Hilltop walk

A two hour linear walk.Takes the walker across the top of the Hill giving spectacular panoramic views of Belfast City, Belfast

WTPL/Rosanna Ballentine Lough and North Down.This is a cross-country walk with very steep inclines; stout footwear needed. 45 minutes

Lower woodland walk

A 45 minute walk through ancient woodland to a viewpoint

overlooking Belfast Lough.This is a cross-country walk with D o some steep inclines; stout footwear needed. a g h N R o a d F e r 200 m n l e a Lane N Carnmoney Hill 200 m Entrance Footpath Viewpoint Carnmoney Hill Entrance Community centre Footpath

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Carnmoney cemetery

O’Neill Road