ブラッケンアーウェストでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

サイレントバレーダムの近くでは、美しい広大なヒースランドを素晴らしいハイキングができ、35kmに及ぶMourne WallをMourne Mountainsを越えて眺め、遠くに海を望むことができます。🐑☘️🍺🏰😀

Mourne Wallは、1904年から22年にかけて建設され、当初はベルファストの集水域（36 km²）を水の供給源である貯水池の周りに保護することを目的としていました。現代の処理施設により、これは今日それほど重要ではなくなっています。35kmに及ぶこの花崗岩の石積みの壁は、北アイルランドで最も高いスライヴ・ドンナードを含むMourne Mountainsの15の頂上を越え、美しいハイキングを提供しています。一日で歩き通すことに挑戦する人もいます。

The Duck Pond feels like a calm secret waiting to be discovered. Recommended by hikers and tucked into a protected area, it’s a gentle spot where water glimmers among reeds and mountains frame the quiet mirror below.

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.

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

This section of the path is not maintained at all. It’s overgrown with high vegetation, thorny plants, and hidden holes. The terrain is quite challenging and can be dangerous, with boggy patches and rocks concealed in the tall grass. Take care and be cautious when walking here.

A tea room located in the beautiful setting of Silent Valley Mountain Park. The café is open daily all year round, which is convenient, but unfortunately the food quality is very disappointing. The staff are friendly, but I had one of the worst ham and cheese sandwiches of my life: dry bread, bland ham, and cheese that tasted like the lowest supermarket grade. The bread was probably the only halfway decent part of it.

The well-maintained trails take you through impressive scenery, surrounded by the striking peaks of the Mournes. The view of the Mourne Wall, which stretches for 35 kilometers and connects 15 peaks, is particularly impressive. However, some sections can become slippery in wet weather, so caution is advised. A highlight is a visit to Ben Crom Reservoir, which can be reached via an extension of the route. Note that there is a fee to enter the park.