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Northern Ireland

The Mourne Wall – Summit of Slieve Donard loop from Newcastle

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

The Mourne Wall – Summit of Slieve Donard loop from Newcastle

Hard

4.3

(26)

159

hikers

The Mourne Wall – Summit of Slieve Donard loop from Newcastle

05:57

15.1km

920m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

317 m

Donard Park Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Donard Park is a beautiful public space located at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. The park boasts some wonderful views of the mountains, including up …

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2

1.39 km

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Highlight • Forest

Amazing views of Newcastle.

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3

1.68 km

Slieve Donard

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

4

2.62 km

Entrance to The Mournes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you will enter 'The Mournes', a majestic granite mountain range situated in County Down, in the south-east of Northern Ireland. The Mournes are characterised by rugged peaks, sparkling reservoirs, epic scenery, and legendary stories.

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5

4.33 km

The Mourne Wall

Highlight • Monument

Taking almost 20 years to build, the 19-mile (31 km) Mourne Wall runs across the principal summits of the Mourne Mountains. It was built to keep livestock from contaiminating the …

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6

4.89 km

Summit of Slieve Donard

Highlight • Natural Monument

Northern Ireland’s highest peak and the pinnacle of the Mourne Mountains, Slieve Donard rises directly from the shore of the Irish Sea. The 19-mile (31 km) Mourne Wall joins a …

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7

12.9 km

Newcastle Harbour

Highlight • Structure

If you fancy a dip after all those hills, this is a very safe spot for swimming. The slipway at the side of the harbour wall is the preferred entry …

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8

13.3 km

The Granite Trail

Highlight • Trail

B

15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

3.51 km

2.89 km

2.17 km

1.57 km

690 m

146 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

3.61 km

2.75 km

2.23 km

563 m

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Tuesday 11 August

22°C

13°C

12 %

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Comments

April 29, 2022,Bloody Bridge to Slieve Donard to Donard park , Newcastle

This hike was 3hrs 13mins, 11.29km and 854m accent, komoot still not recording properly

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