The ascent to Slieve Muck from the main road is quite a steep and punchy one. It's a great one to do if you want elevation, and quickly. From the top, you can marvel at the rugged beauty of the Mourne landscape, and, on a clear day, you might even catch a glimpse of the Irish Sea.

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November 27, 2023

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Slieve Muck, meaning Pig Mountain) is 2,199 feet (670 m) high. The source of the River Bann is on its Northern slope. Under a certain light the stony side of the eastern slope seems to spell out 'poverty', leading to some locals calling it Poverty Mountain.

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Location: Mourne Mountains Middle, Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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