This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Mourne Mountains are really a walking paradise. You could live in the centre of the Mournes for months yet still not hike all the available trails!

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Cassidy, Martin (23 February 2007). "Community split over national park". BBC News . Retrieved 11 October 2009. The western Mournes are much quieter than their eastern counterparts and walkers who prefer a quieter, more reflective hike will be at home here. Hen Mountain is an ideal venue for family groups; it is less than 400m high, sits close to a car park and has a summit with four rugged tors that are a magnet for young walkers. Eagle Mountain (638m) is the highest of the western contingent and is often cited as their favourite peak by Mourne veterans. The view from its summit is one of the best in the country, offering a panoramic display of most of the higher peaks. The western Mournes can be conveniently accessed from Leitrim Lodge car park, BT34 5XX, Sandbank Road car park, BT34 5XU, or from any of the car parks near Spelga Dam, including Ott car park, BT34 5XL. Slieve Bearnagh is one of the more distinctive mountains in the Mournes, thanks to the unique gap that makes it appear like it has two peaks! O'Laverty, James (1878). The Barony of Iveagh– via www.libraryireland.com. {{ cite book}}: |work= ignored ( help) The Mountains of Mourne are the highest mountain range in Northern Ireland, and Slieve Donard– its tallest peak – is the seventh highest mountain on the entire island of Ireland! 3. But the Mournes are much more than mountainsSlieve Doan is one of the most manageable, yet rewarding hikes in the Mournes. So, if you fancy stretching your legs, here is everything you need to know about the Slieve Doan hike. There are two widely renowned walking festivals which take place annually in the Mourne Mountains; The Mourne International Walking Festival and the Wee Binnian Walking Festival. The length of the hike via Ott Car Park is around 8 km (5 miles) return and will take 4-5 hours to complete. a b "Response to Northern Ireland Environment Agency consultation on reducing wildfires in the countryside" (PDF). Mountaineering Ireland. 2018. These maps are a complete navigation guide to Lower and Upper Lough Erne, with easy-to-follow hydrographic information. Strangford Lough Activity map

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It is designed to give an informative insight into walking in one of Northern Ireland’s most renowned areas of outstanding natural beauty. Before scrolling to the main guide, take 20 seconds to get up-to-speed with the points below: 1. Location New ground! Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to get you moving towards the next level and mountain proficiency. Offering topics such as basic navigation skills, equipment choice, mountain safety, route planning/journeying and mountain first aid our courses include full Instruction supported by our range of equipment alongside full use of our centre to include changing and shower facilities.Pitfield, Mankelow, Cooper, Cameron, Lusty, Shaw, Linley (2012). County Down and Belfast: mineral resource map of Northern Ireland (PDF) (Map) . Retrieved 14 October 2019. {{ cite map}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) Afloat or ashore, these maps are guides to a beautiful area offering a tranquil cruise on the lakes, fishing or visiting the many local tourist attractions.

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It should take between 4-5 hours to complete the linear route of around 4.6km (9.2km), depending on pace and weather. The circular route follows the length of the Mourne Wall, scaling fifteen mountains en route. Expect lots of ascents and descents, which demand a high level of cardiovascular fitness and mental grit. The Mournes is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has been proposed as the first national park in Northern Ireland. The area is partly owned by the National Trust and sees a large number of visitors every year. Now that we have our favourite Mourne Mountains walks out of the way, it’s time to see what other rambles the area has to offer.Visit Mourne’s urban centres and rural townlands are spread throughout our mountains, forests and lakes. From bustling economic hubs to quiet rural escapes, our towns and villages are steeped in history, culture and heritage.