Silent Valley Reservoir in the heart of the Mourne Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in Northern Ireland.

Situated in the Mourne Mountains AONB near Kilkeel, Silent Valley Reservoir not only supplies most of the water for County Down and Belfast, but it is also a beautiful spot to visit.

Nestled in the heart of the Mournes between Slieve Binnian and Slieve Muck, Silent Valley lives up to its name as one of the most peaceful and tranquil spots in County Down.

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August 18, 2025

Hiking

Silent Valley Reservoir, nestled in the Mourne Mountains, is a peaceful retreat surrounded by sweeping granite peaks and heathered slopes. Built in the early 20th century to supply water to Belfast and much of County Down, the reservoir combines striking engineering with natural beauty. Visitors can stroll along well-kept paths, admire the Victorian-style dam and impressive Mourne Wall, or simply enjoy the quiet atmosphere by the lakeshore.

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September 25, 2022

Cycling

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Northern Ireland Water Ltd. (Silent Valley, 2022-11-01):
niwater.com/silent-valley
“… This year, 2022, marks the one-hundredth anniversary of the completion of the Mourne Wall construction ...”

Wikipedia (Silent Valley Reservoir, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Valley_Reservoir
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Valley_Reservoir
Wikipedia (Bell-mouth spillway, 2022-11-01):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spillway
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochwasserentlastung

YouTube (Drone Video, RODPIKER DRONES UK, 2022-09-25):

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1. Mourne Wall Challenge — Mourne

34.7km

12:53

2,220m

2,230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Slieve Binnian & Wee Binnian loop from Silent Valley Reservoir

15.8km

05:19

740m

750m

This difficult 9.8-mile hike from Silent Valley Reservoir offers challenging terrain, 2436 feet of elevation gain, and panoramic Mourne Moun

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3. Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Reservoir Road loop from Kilkeel River

10.4km

02:45

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Carrigenagh Upper, Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Silent Valley Reservoir

1. Mourne Wall Challenge — Mourne

2. Slieve Binnian & Wee Binnian loop from Silent Valley Reservoir

3. Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Reservoir Road loop from Kilkeel River

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