Belfast's Peace Wall Map

A map of Belfast's peace walls on Virtual Belfast Mural Tour. Use the map below to find your way about Belfast and see where the peace lines are.

The peace walls in Belfast, also known as peace lines, are a series of separation barriers. The purpose of the peace walls is to separate predominantly nationalist neighbourhoods from loyalist neighbourhoods. On this map we focus on the longest peace wall in West Belfast, however you can zoom out to view various other peace walls around the city.

Using the Map

Each peace wall is overlaid as a red line on the map.

Current murals are also shown on the map as a green dot.

This map is not exhaustive and is subject to change. In the case of error we will endeavour to make corrections. We will also make modification as time passes and the extent of the peace walls change.

About Belfast's Peace Walls

Belfast''s Peace Walls are some of the most visible and lasting legacies of the Troubles, physically dividing communities and symbolising the deep-rooted sectarian conflict that shaped Northern Ireland for decades. Originally constructed in 1969 as temporary barriers to separate Catholic nationalist and Protestant unionist neighbourhoods, these structures have since grown taller, longer, and more permanent. Today, over 20 miles of walls, fences, and gates remain across Belfast, mainly in the north and west of the city.

Made from brick, steel, and concrete, the Peace Walls vary in height and design but all serve the same purpose: to reduce violence and protect residents. Many feature gates that are locked at night, maintaining physical separation between communities. Despite the 1998 Good Friday Agreement and ongoing peacebuilding efforts, many locals remain cautious about removing them, with polls often showing that residents feel safer with the walls in place.

Over time, some Peace Walls have evolved from stark barriers into vibrant canvases. Artists, activists, and community groups have transformed sections with murals, messages of hope, and colourful imagery promoting peace and reconciliation. These artworks have become important stops on political and historical tours, attracting visitors keen to understand Belfast''s past and ongoing challenges.

Efforts to dismantle the Peace Walls have been slow and complex, involving deep consultation with local communities. Some small sections have been removed or lowered, but the majority remain intact. For many, the Peace Walls continue to be a painful yet necessary reminder of unresolved tensions. At the same time, they also represent a city in transition, still healing, still negotiating its future. As Belfast moves forward, the fate of these walls remains a powerful symbol of both division and the potential for peace.