Northern Ireland’s highest peak and the pinnacle of the Mourne Mountains, Slieve Donard rises directly from the shore of the Irish Sea. The 19-mile (31 km) Mourne Wall joins a stone tower and the remains of two burial cairns on the summit, from where the Isle of Man, Anglesey, and the West Coast of Scotland can be seen.

Nathan Cole

August 2, 2020

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Gorgeous views of County Down, provided that clouds don't cover the view. Expect lots of rocks and a decent ascend/descent.

David Howells

October 26, 2020

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This is just a superb mountain to do. The Mournes are a beautiful mountain range to hike in and any hike that takes in Slieve Donard is superb. The Mourne wall also makes any hike here more spectacular. I only had the time to do the one hike here but I have no doubt I will be back. The Mournes are really quite magical and are a hidden gem of a hiking area. For route details click here: komoot.com/tour/277138904

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1. Glen River Trail

9.88km

04:43

810m

Hike the moderate Glen River Trail in the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 6.1 miles to Slieve Donard's summit.

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2. Slieve Donard via Bloody Bridge

9.74km

03:55

800m

Hike Northern Ireland's highest peak, Slieve Donard, via the challenging Bloody Bridge trail, offering panoramic Mourne Mountains views.

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3. Slieve Bearnagh, Commedagh & Donard loop — Mourne

19.4km

06:55

1,110m

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

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

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Summit of Slieve Donard

1. Glen River Trail

2. Slieve Donard via Bloody Bridge

3. Slieve Bearnagh, Commedagh & Donard loop — Mourne

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