Slieve Binnian North Tor – Slieve Binnian summit loop from Kilkeel River

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Slieve Binnian North Tor – Slieve Binnian summit loop from Kilkeel River

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Slieve Binnian North Tor – Slieve Binnian summit loop from Kilkeel River

04:50

14.3km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Silent Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Silent Valley Reservoir in the heart of the Mourne Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in Northern Ireland.

Situated in the Mourne Mountains AONB near Kilkeel, Silent Valley …

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Binnian Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel diverts the waters of the Annalong Valley catchment area into this reservoir and was opened on 28th August 1952

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Silent Valley Reservoir

Lake

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View of Ben Crom Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Viewpoint
- Ben Crom Reservoir
- Slieve Muck
- Ben Crom
- Slieve Bearnagh

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View of Ben Crom Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Wonderful place to pause for a moment and witness the outstanding beauty of Ben Crom Reservoir.

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Slieve Binnian North Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from the top of the Slieve Binnian's North Tor, looking towards Ben Crom Resevoir and Slieve Bearnagh's craggy top.

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Black Castles of Slieve Binnian

Highlight • Summit

The Black Castles are towers of granite positioned between the two summit tors of Slieve Binnian.

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Has to be one of the best summits in the Mournes.
Fantastic views down to silent valley reservoir and south towards Carlingford.
As with any hill walking - be prepared for a change in weather and have good footwear. Enjoy

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Silent Valley Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

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.

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