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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From the rugged granite peaks of the mountains to the picturesque coastline below, the Mournes region is one of only nine Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Northern Ireland. Whether your interest is climbing, rambling or simply relaxing, this map is your essential guide to the area. It provides a detailed guide for many outdoor activities and highlights local amenities and services such as filling stations and Mournes Rambler bus stops. The map includes Slieve Croob, the Murlough Nature Reserve and Castlewellan Forest Park. Sperrins Activity map

Aside from grasses, the most common plants found in the Mournes are heathers and gorse. Of the former, three species are found: cross-leaved heath, bell heather, and common heather. Of the latter, two species are found: common gorse and western gorse. Other plants which grow in the area are: common cottongrass, roseroot, harebell, marsh St John's-wort, wild thyme, wood sorrel and heath spotted orchid. The Glens of Antrim Activity map details all nine glens at a scale of 1:25,000. It is an excellent companion for a day in one of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. The map has visitor information including approved walks, climbs, cycling routes, scenic driving routes as well as spots for sailing and fishing.Experiencethe tranquillity of Silent Valley Mountain Park in the heart of the Mourne Mountains.Discover Dundrum,known for its ruined Anglo-Norman castle,on a heritage trail.ExploreRostrevorVillage and the Narnia Trail, an area thatinspired C.S. Lewis towrite aletter to his brothersaying,"That part of Rostrevor which overlooks Carlingford Lough is my idea of Narnia." CyclingRoutes

Moving inland, the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beautyis crisscrossed by natural openwatersways. The fjord-like Carlingford Lough’s waters are frequented by seals and dolphins, while the glassy Silent Valley Reservoir in the Silent Valley Mountain Park offers a tranquil oasis inthe heart of the Mourne Mountains. Wildlife in the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The Mournes are a popular destination for Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions. [38] However, there are also a number of walking challenges which take place in the Mournes. The Mourne Wall challenge, which is also referred to as the 7-peak challenge because it takes into account 7 of the 10 highest Mourne mountains, is advertised by WalkNI. [39] The Mourne six peak challenge is advertised by DiscoverNI and takes hikers up Slieve Donard, Commedagh, Bearnagh, Slieve Binnian, Slieve Meelmore and Slieve Meelbeg across three days of hiking. [40]Meighan, I G, Gibson, D, and Hood, D N. 1984. Some aspects of Tertiary acid magmatism in NE Ireland. Mineralogical Magazine, 48, 351–63. Mourne National Park Working Party (September 2007). Mourne National Park Working Party Report to Minister (Report) . Retrieved 14 October 2019. The Mourne Mountains ( / m ɔːr n/ MORN; Irish: Beanna Boirche), also called the Mournes or Mountains of Mourne, are a granite mountain range in County Down in the south-east of Northern Ireland. [1] They include the highest mountains in Northern Ireland, the highest of which is Slieve Donard at 850m (2,790ft). [2] The Mournes are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty [3] and it has been proposed to make the area Northern Ireland's first national park. [4] The area is partly owned by the National Trust and sees many visitors every year. [5] The Mourne Wall crosses fifteen of the summits and was built to enclose the catchment basin of the Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs.

The unspoiled natural beauty of the MourneArea of Outstanding Natural Beautyoffers a haven for a wide variety of bird, fish, mammal and insect species. Keep an eye out for native wildlife, like the Irish Hare or the Snow Bunting.

I will assume that the Mourne Mountains themselves are already top of your list and provide you with non-mountainous attractions. Silent Valley Mountain Park Lot :167, The Mountains of Mourne By William Percy French". Adams Irish Art Auctioneers. 30 May 2007. But, to help you plan your trip, here is a complete guide to visiting the Mourne Mountains. What are the Mourne Mountains? The Mournes Belfast Plumbing Services (1 August 2016). "History of Belfast Water Supply" . Retrieved 22 January 2020.

From Happy Valley, continue to follow the path around the northwestern base of Slieve Meelbeg. You soon arrive at Fofanny Reservoir. Cross a metal footbridge and head along the eastern bank of the reservoir, following a narrow path flanked by gorse bushes. A short section through pine trees then brings you to a road. Turn left here and walk along the tarmac for 900m to reach Blue Quarry car park (also known as Ott Mountain car cark).

Kilbroney Church is the location of the legend of St Bronach’s Bell. The story recalls an invisible bell that rang in the churchyard during storms, continuing St Bronach’s work of caring for troubled sailors. The apparently supernatural origin of the noise was explained in 1795 however, when an ancient oak tree blew down, revealing a 9th-century church bell that had been hidden in its branches during the reformation. The Mourne Mountains also influenced C. S. Lewis to create the mythical world featured in his The Chronicles of Narnia series. [64] [65] Helicopter crash [ edit ] Gibson, D. 1984. The petrology and geochemistry of the western Mournes granites, Co. Down. Unpublished Ph.D thesis, Queen’s University, Belfast.