Cave Hill dominates the skyline of Belfast and this talk will reflect on the geology of the site and human influences upon it from the mesolithic period to modern history, finishing with an overview of its important significance as a rich natural resource.

About the speaker

Cormac Hamill is Chair of the Cave Hill Conservation Campaign, director of the Belfast Hills Partnership, a native Irish speaker and has presented over thirty television programmes on aspects of rural Ireland.

Booking information

  • Advance booking for this event is not required.
  • If you have any questions please email events@rgs.org

This event has been organised by the Northern Ireland regional committee.

Venue information

This event will be held in the Elmwood Building at Queen's University Belfast, 3A Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT9 3AZ.

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Key Information

Open to all
Thursday 19 February 2026
7.00pm-9.00pm
Belfast

Free
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) CPD logo.
This event is recognised by the Society as being suitable professional development for Chartered Geographer and may also be suitable for other professional accreditations.