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Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

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Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

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Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

02:02

9.75km

810m

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Embark on a challenging jogging route from Donard Park to Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest peak. You will begin on well-defined paths through ancient woodlands, following the picturesque Glen River with its cascades and rock pools. As you climb higher, the path transitions from pleasant gravel tracks to rougher mountain…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.32 km

Mourne Mountains Path

Highlight • Trail

This is a tough, gritty, but incredibly scenic and rewarding run all at the same time. You can take the path as fast or slow as you like, but a …

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4.79 km

Summit of Slieve Donard

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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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9.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.03 km

2.05 km

302 m

197 m

161 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

1.34 km

1.13 km

916 m

318 m

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Sunday 31 May

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94 %

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