Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel River

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Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel River

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Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel River

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6.98km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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160 m

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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480 m

Silent Valley Café

Highlight • Cafe

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 …

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986 m

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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2.89 km

Mourne Wall

Highlight • Monument

The Mourne Wall, built from 1904-22, was originally intended to protect the catchment area (36 km²) for Belfast's water supply around the water reservoir. With modern treatment facilities, this is …

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2.91 km

Expansive heathland

Highlight • Natural

Near the Silent Valley reservoir you can hike wonderfully through beautiful, extensive heathland, with views of the 35 km long Mourne Wall through the Mourne Mountains and the sea in the distance.🐑☘️🍺🏰😀

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3.84 km

Path by the Reservoir and Stone Wall

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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6.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

1.20 km

690 m

463 m

Surfaces

4.64 km