Mountain · United Kingdom · Northern Ireland
Mourne Mountains
Rolling granite mountains rising to the sea, with Slieve Donard the highest peak.
Free to enter about 6 h
For storytellers
Why Mourne Mountains matters
The Mournes are a range of rounded granite mountains that rise steeply from the sea in County Down. A long dry-stone wall climbs over the summits, and Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland, is a rewarding hike. The town of Newcastle sits at the foot and makes a convenient base.
Talking points
- A stone wall climbs over the summits.
- Slieve Donard is the highest in Northern Ireland.
- Newcastle sits at the foot.
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