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Pierce's Castle – Forest Trail in Mourne AONB loop from Leitrim Lodge

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Pierce's Castle – Forest Trail in Mourne AONB loop from Leitrim Lodge

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Pierce's Castle – Forest Trail in Mourne AONB loop from Leitrim Lodge

01:33

11.0km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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123 m

Leitrim Lodge and Shanky's River

Highlight • River

Lietrim Lodge car park is a popular starting point for many hikes and runs in the area.

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3.17 km

Pierce's Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Atmospheric landmark, easy to get to: just a quick jog up Batt's Road and swing to the left. Probably a good place for rock climbers.

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4.19 km

Bog Road, Mourne AONB

Highlight • Trail

Can be tricky to find from the Southern end. When you do find it, you can can be reasonably sure of escaping Castle Bog before the bog monsters get you.

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4.82 km

Descent into Rostrevor Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A really fun descent down into the forest. Be sure to watch where you put your feet as there are some deep holes on the way down.

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5.49 km

Forest Trail in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Forest

Easy walk just a few hills

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7.16 km

Yellow Water Lower Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Yellow Water is a beautiful river in the Mournes. Flowing down from surrounding hills, under this bridge and on to the lovely picnic site.
On a hot summers day it's …

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10.6 km

Leitrim Lodge River Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Usually low enough to run across without getting wet feet

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

3.98 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

7.42 km

3.07 km

315 m

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

57 %

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Pierce's Castle – Forest Trail in Mourne AONB loop from Leitrim Lodge

Leitrim Lodge and Shanky's River

Pierce's Castle

Bog Road, Mourne AONB

Descent into Rostrevor Forest

Forest Trail in Mourne AONB

Yellow Water Lower Bridge

Leitrim Lodge River Crossing

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