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View of Hen Mountain – Hen Mountain loop from Sandbank Road Car Park

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View of Hen Mountain – Hen Mountain loop from Sandbank Road Car Park

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View of Hen Mountain – Hen Mountain loop from Sandbank Road Car Park

01:04

5.56km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Mourne AONB

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Parking

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290 m

View of Hen Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Enjoy a stroll along this wild & beautiful landscape nestled at the foothills of Hen Mountain. If doing a back and forth to Hen Mountain, this is a great one to do with kids.

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1.28 km

Hen Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Hen Mountain is one of the less challenging climbs of the Mourne Mountain range, not to worry though, as it still provides the stunning panoramic views that the Mournes are …

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2.72 km

Cock Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Great views back down over Hen mountain from here.
Best approached from the Hen mountain side and just head straight up. Not a very well worn path but it's easy …

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5.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

1.13 km

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

57 %

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View of Hen Mountain – Hen Mountain loop from Sandbank Road Car Park

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