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Slieve Muck Summit

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Slieve Muck Summit

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    August 17, 2025

    Hiking

    Two wooden ladders cross the wall on the way to the Silver Muck mountain peak

    October 11, 2023

    Hiking

    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.

    November 27, 2023

    Running

    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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    Slieve Muck from Moyad Road

    2.41km

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    280m

    280m

    Hike Slieve Muck from Moyad Road, an easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) trail in the Mourne Mountains with 909 feet (277 m) of elevation gain and panora

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

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

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    Elevation 740 m

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

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