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The Giant's Lair Slieve Gullion - Meigh
Tourist office
0.99 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A woodland walk exploring Hawthorn Hill Nature Reserve within Slieve Gullion Forest Park. A magical living storybook is brought to life through a trail of intertwined fairy houses and arts features creating a childhood land with dragons, giants and fairies. The Giant’s Lair is inspired by legend and mythical folklore on over a mile of woodlands at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
Slieve Gullion Trail - Meigh
8.69 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,588 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A mountain walk exploring the Slieve Gullion Special Area of Conservation and the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) using mountain paths, forest trails and country roads.
Slieve Donard (from bloody bridge) - Newcastle
6.58 mi
+2,720 ft
-2,700 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This walk begins in the Bloody Bridge car park (on the coast), follows the Bloody Bridge River and then the Mourne Wall to the summit of Slieve Donard (850m).
Slieve Binnian - Annalong
6.71 mi
+1,919 ft
-1,906 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This fantastic circular walking route follows the Mourne Wall to the summit of Slieve Binnian (747m), traverses between the spectacular South and North Tors before descending along a track past the Blue Lough, Annalong Forest and back to the car park.
Silent Valley Heritage Trail - Kilkeel
1.44 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
Circular route including views over the dam (Silent Valley Reservoir) into the mountains. Find out more about Silent Valley at the Interpretive Centre, which was the site of the original Police Station. A short walk to get some fresh air, a cup of coffee and the sound of birdsong.
Silent Valley Challenge Trail - Kikeel
1.74 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A short walk to relax in nature and stretch your legs. This scenic trail passes through some steep upland habitat and park woodland.
Silent Valley Ben Crom Dam
6.12 mi
+292 ft
-292 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A quiet walk by the reservoir. In summer the warmth of the sun's rays will warm you up throughout the walk.
Rocky Mountain Trail - Annalong
4.55 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,348 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
For the most part it is easy walking with spectacular views over the coastal plain and the contrasting landscapes of the Annalong Valley. Everywhere stone walls enclosing small fields are a picturesque feature of Mourne farmland.
Slieve Gullion Courtyard Centre to Newry - Ring of Gullion Way
10.83 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,391 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This is the 5th and final section of the Ring of Gullion Way. It takes you from Slieve Gullion Courtyard Centre to Newry. Country lanes carry you on towards Camlough Mountain.
The Slieve Gullion ring dyke has long been celebrated by geologists, and this two-day walking route allows you to explore the area’s unique natural history by foot. The route follows a mixture of footpaths and country lanes as it makes its way around the ring, passing numerous historical sites along the way.
Forkill to Slieve Gullion Courtyard Centre - Ring of Gullion Way
5.76 mi
+965 ft
-679 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This is the 4th section of the Ring of Gullion Way. It takes you from Forkill to Slieve Gullion Courtyard Centre. A steep climb now takes you up the side of the highest mountain in County Armagh.
The Slieve Gullion ring dyke has long been celebrated by geologists, and this two-day walking route allows you to explore the area’s unique natural history by foot. The route follows a mixture of footpaths and country lanes as it makes its way around the ring, passing numerous historical sites along the way.
Flagstaff to Marble Bridge - Ring of Gullion Way
6.73 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,407 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This is the 2nd section of the Ring of Gullion Way. It takes you from Flagstaff to Marble Bridge. You now climb the slopes of Black Mountain, the second highest peak of the ring dyke.
The Slieve Gullion ring dyke has long been celebrated by geologists, and this two-day walking route allows you to explore the area’s unique natural history by foot. The route follows a mixture of footpaths and country lanes as it makes its way around the ring, passing numerous historical sites along the way.
Ring of Guillion Way
38.38 mi
+4,783 ft
-4,603 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This circular route follows off-road trails, quiet country lanes and forest tracks from Newry around the volcanic landscape of the Ring of Gullion AONB. Along its route, ancient monuments and quiet villages can be discovered. The final section leads through the grounds of Derrymore House (owned and managed by the National Trust) near Bessbrook before reaching Newry.
Newry to Flagstaff - Ring of Gullion Way
5.15 mi
+722 ft
-79 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This is the 1rst section of the Ring of Gullion Way. It takes you from Newry to Flagstaff.
The Slieve Gullion ring dyke has long been celebrated by geologists, and this two-day walking route allows you to explore the area’s unique natural history by foot. The route begins by heading out of Newry and traversing the slopes of Fathom Mountain, the first hill encountered on the ring dyke. It follows a mixture of footpaths and country lanes as it makes its way around the ring, passing numerous historical sites along the way.
Reservoir Views - Mournes to Newcastle
9.20 mi
+3,579 ft
-4,042 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A strenuous linear walk linking the south Mournes to Newcastle via Slieve Binnian, Slievemalagan and the Glen River. Impressive views of Silent Valley Reservoir can be enjoyed from Slieve Binnian and of Ben Crom Reservoir from Slievelamagan, both of which supply Belfast with piped water.
Yellow Water Picnic Area to Kilbroney Park - Mourne Way Trek
3.27 mi
+115 ft
-548 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This 4th section of the Mourne Way Trek, carries you across the edge of the Mourne Mountains to the sea at the opposite side of the range. Almost all of the distance is off-road, with forest trails and mountain paths predominating. A gradual descent along a forest track carries you easily to the finish above Carlingford Lough.
Spelga Pass to Yellow Water Picnic Area - Mourne Way Trek
7.20 mi
+919 ft
-1,175 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This 3rd section of the Mourne Way Trek is a challenging yet rewarding walk, some of which crosses open hill side with no waymarking so please ensure you are adequatley prepared.
Mourne Wall Challenge Trail
20.76 mi
+8,192 ft
-8,219 ft
16h 40
Difficult
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A highly challenging route taking in 7 of the 10 highest mountains in the Mournes and Northern Ireland, by following the historic Mourne wall.
⚠️Group numbers of no higher than 12 should attempt this route in one go, due to erosion issues around the fragile Mourne wall.
Lough Shannagh Trail
7.82 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,276 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Newry and Mourne
Lough Shannagh walk leads up hill on the ‘Banns Road’, an off road farm track. The route circles Lough Shannagh (in an anti-clockwise direction) with a high point of 587m at Carn Mountain. It also follows and crosses the Mourne Wall on places. A track locally known as the Banns Road leads to the hills.
Hen, Cock and Pigeon Rock Trail
6.42 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,696 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A circular route in the western Mournes giving a taster of views that can be experienced in the region. The walker will ascend Hen, Cock and Pigeon Rock Mountains using open mountain terrain before descending through a valley to the starting car park.
Hanna's Close - The Green Lane - Kilkeel
1.91 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A circular walk starting at Hanna’s Close Cottages following quiet country roads.
Hannas's Close - Kilkeel
0.39 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A circular walk starting at Hanna's Close Cottages following quiet country roads.
Glassdrummond Wood - Crossmaglen
0.19 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
0h 05
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A short community trail through Glassdrummond Wood in the grounds of St Brigid’s Church.
Central Mournes Trail
9.91 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,457 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Newry and Mourne
A circular route in the central Mournes taking in sites such as Annalong Wood, Slievelamagan, Ben Crom Reservoir, Cove Mountain and Annalong Valley, with views over the Irish Sea and to the Isle of Man.
Blue Lough - Annalong
5.96 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
This walk provides an easy introduction to the Mountains of Mourne giving a mountain atmosphere whilst following gentle gradients and making use of distinct tracks and pathways.
Aughrim Hill Wood
0.64 mi
+184 ft
-0 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
Aughrim Hill, situated in the heartland of the Mourne mountains in County Down, will be transformed from a bare hillside with no tree cover to a habitat with over 110,000 native trees. In total the new woodland habitat stretches to 60 hectares. There are a few options for routes to choose from so you can see Co. Down from lots of different angles.
Ballymoyer Woodland, Armagh
2.77 mi
+194 ft
-197 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Newry and Mourne
The route leaves from the car park at the Junction of Ballymoyer Road and Drumcrow Road. It initially follows the Creggan River and then winds it way through the mixed woodland of a fairy glen with deep mossy and ferned banks before returning back to the starting point.
Annalong Coastal Path
2.11 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Newry and Mourne
At the start of this walk take time to visit the Annalong Cornmill (open during summer months) situated at the picturesque Annalong Harbour. This shoreline walk takes in magnificient views of the Mourne Mountains.
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