Summit Science: How Divis Helped Measure the Earth
How did Divis help measure the size and shape of the planet?
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Two hundred years ago, 'geodesy' was a major scientific quest. The Ordnance Survey of Ireland played a key role in this endeavour. It involved making accurate observations using state of the art surveying instruments, set up on top of Divis. The mountain became a hive of scientific activity.
Today, modern mapping techniques and survey technologies can help us locate where the survey teams camped and learn about how they did their work, while living in what is a hostile and challenging upland environment.
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| All | £5.00 |
The basics
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Call N/A
- Suitability
+14
- Meeting point
Divis Barn Café
- What to bring and wear
Suitable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Accessibility
Some steep and uneven terrain
Upcoming events
Blue Monday Ramble
Kick-start your Blue Monday with some fresh air and a social walk to the summit of Divis Mountain.
Rivers of Divis - Guided Walk
Come along on a 3 hour guided walk across the top of Black Mountain, and learn about the different rivers that originate in the Belfast Hills and feed down into the city of Belfast.