Where should you park when visiting Divis and Black Mountain?

The practical answer

For **Divis and the Black Mountain**, use the **National Trust car parks** provided for the property. National Trust visitor information identifies lower and upper parking areas, with the lower car park operating around daylight access and the upper area linked to visitor/café opening arrangements.

The important current point is that improvement works can affect which parking area is open. Check the National Trust's live property page on the day you travel rather than relying on an old walking-app pin.

Do not use narrow approach roads as informal overflow if an official car park is closed or full. This is upland countryside with working access requirements, and roadside parking can obstruct other vehicles.

If you are choosing between walks, decide whether you want the shorter summit/viewpoint access or a longer route before parking, because the two official car parks serve the site differently.