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loads of stone walls The Mourne Wall is 22 miles long and consists of natural granite stone, It was built from 1904 to 1922

loads of them in the shallows

Slieve Loughshannagh is one of the quieter summits in the Mourne Mountains, but it rewards hikers with wide, open views over Silent Valley, Slieve Binnian, and the western Mournes. The climb isn’t too demanding, and the summit has a peaceful, windswept feel, making it a lovely spot to pause and take in the rugged beauty of the landscape.

The Mourne Wall is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Mourne Mountains, stretching for 35 kilometers across 15 summits. Built by hand in the early 20th century to enclose the Silent Valley Reservoir catchment area, it’s an impressive feat of craftsmanship and endurance. Today, hikers crossing its path are struck not only by its scale and history but also by the way it weaves naturally into the dramatic mountain landscape. Following the wall offers some of the best ridge walks in the Mournes, making it both a cultural treasure and a perfect guide for exploring these rugged peaks.

At the ruins near the summit of Carn Mountain, there’s a wooden step ladder to cross the wall

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

Wooden step ladder over the wall

A wooden stile/ladder crossing the wall