Best Walks in the Mourne Mountains
Explore the best walking routes and scenic trails in the Mourne Mountains and surrounding South Down area.
Best Walks in the Mourne Mountains | South Down Walking Guide
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Eagle Mountain
A quieter peak in the western Mournes, away from the busier summits.
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Knockchree
The wooded hill above Kilkeel with views over the coast and Carlingford Lough.
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Slieve Muck
A broad Mourne summit near the source of the River Bann, with views to Spelga.
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Slieve Binnian
A rugged ridge of granite tors with views down over the Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs.
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Slieve Meelbeg
A quieter Mourne summit on the line of the Mourne Wall, with wide views over the western Mournes.
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Slieve Meelmore
A Mourne Wall summit often paired with Slieve Meelbeg and Slieve Bearnagh.
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Slieve Bearnagh
A Mourne favourite crowned with dramatic granite tors, with the Mourne Wall running over its summit.
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Slievelamagan
A steep, rocky peak in the heart of the Mournes overlooking Ben Crom.
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Slieve Commedagh
The second-highest peak in the Mournes, right next door to Slieve Donard.
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Slieve Donard
The highest mountain in Northern Ireland, rising straight from the sea above Newcastle.
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