The Mournes Activity Map | Weather-Resistant | Includes Slieve Croob | Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland | OSNI 1:25,000 Scale Series | Northern Ireland | Walks | Hiking | Maps | Adventure

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Slieve Doan is one of the lesser-known peaks in the Mourne Mountains due to the fact that the famous Mourne Wall does not pass over it. However, do not let that speak for its worthiness. The Mourne Mountains rise up from southeast County Down in Northern Ireland and are located just north of Carlingford Lough.The nearest town (and the one most convenient for hiking) is Newcastle, while the Mournes are around an hour’s drive south from Belfast. 2. Home to Northern Ireland’s highest mountains The forest is filled with semi-preserved forest buildings and arches from the 1700s, joined together by woodland and riverside trails. The park covers 1,600 acres, so it is certainly big enough to keep you entertained all day.

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Where is the secret waterfall?’ to ‘Which peak is the toughest?’. Discover the beautiful Murlough National Nature Reserve with a sand dune system over 6000 years old. See if you can spot one of the 720 species of butterfly that have made their home in Dundrum Bay. Due to its location at the centre of the range, the Slieve Doan walk offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Mournes from all directions. Mourne Mountain Mythical Measurements (blog post by Kieron Gribbon)". 18 August 2019 . Retrieved 18 August 2019.The area was voted the ‘Best Walking Destination’ in Northern Ireland in WalkNI’s inaugural awards. The routes providie enthusiastic walkers with incredible opportunities for exploration. Group numbers of no higher than 12 should attempt this route in one go, due to erosion issues around the fragile Mourne wall. Take a quiet moment to appreciate the bird song and babbling water on this20 milewalking path. Country Lanes, Quiet Villages and Ring DykeLandscape Visiting Northern Ireland? The Mourne Mountains are the best destination for hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The Lough Erne map is an easy-to-use navigation guide and includes detailed hydrographic information. All Activity maps are available as paper products, double sided and printed on water resistant paper. Lough Erne Activity map

Nichola Mallon asked to agree to inquiry into Mournes wind farm project". Belfast Telegraph, 27 October 2020. Parking: There is a small car park at the bottom of Doan and Ott Mountains to accommodate 12 cars. If it is particularly busy, you can park at the side of the road. Tomkieff, S I, and Marshall, C E. 1935. The Mourne dyke swarm. Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London, 91, 251–92.Irish Highest 100: The highest 100 Irish mountains with a prominence of +100m". Mountainviews.ie. September 2018.