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Completed in 1922, it took over 18 years to complete with many skilled locals seasonally employed to build this stone wall which still stands up to 8ft high and 3ft wide. It is 22 miles (35.5km) in length and connects the summits of no less than 15 mountains in the Mournes, including Slieve Donard. A SMUGGLER’S HAVEN 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. To follow the mountain trail, climb the stone steps and cross the stile above the car park. Follow a faint grassy trail directly up the slope to the top of the ridge. The 500m-high summit of Butter Mountain, the highest point of the route, lies just to the left, and provides fantastic views over the northwestern Mournes. Therefore it’s one of the handier Mourne Mountains walks walk and this 2.5-hour trail should be very doable for most with a decent level of fitness. A walking festival is held annually in September by the Wee Binnian Walkers with a variety of walks to suit all levels of experience.

Mournes Activity Map | Weather-Resistant | Includes The Mournes Activity Map | Weather-Resistant | Includes

The farmland landscape of the Mournes is a result of centuries old agricultural practices. The earliest farmers began the laborious process of clearing the land of its Ice Age legacy of countless granite boulders. With the use of seaweed as field manure and lime to reduce soil acidity, the area under cultivation spread throughout the lowlands and pushed slowly up hillsides. Gradually the landscape which we associate with Mourne farmland became established, of which nothing is more evocative than the network of drystone walls - called ditches - which criss-cross the coastal plain. The skills which built them are still very much alive today. Built Heritage of Mourne AONB

Taken from the Irish Sliabh Binneáin, meaning ‘mountain of the little peaks’, Slieve Binnian soars to an impressive height of 747 metres (2,451 ft). Silent Valley opens daily from 9:30 am until 6 pm. If you don’t plan to walk around the reservoir (which requires 3-4 hours), arrive as late as possible for sunset and a quieter atmosphere. Blue Lough Afloat or ashore, these maps are an essential guide to all this beautiful area has to offer be it a tranquil cruise on the lakes, a fun filled day out with the family, fishing or visiting the many local tourist attractions. Offering all the features associated with land-based outdoor activity maps, these maps are also a complete navigation guide for Lower and Upper Lough Erne, with easy-to-follow hydrographic information. Strangford Lough Activity map

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This long awaited major new title extends the successful range of HARVEY Superwalker maps of mountain areas in the UK and Ireland. With its hanging trees and quiet trails, there’s plenty to do in the beautiful 630-hectare forest including camping, horse riding and orienteering. Group numbers of no higher than 12 should attempt this route in one go, due to erosion issues around the fragile Mourne wall. Despite its gory history, the area is one of the most picturesque spots for a walk in the Mournes, and an excellent spot to begin an ascent to Slieve Donard. For experienced walkers This series of 1:25,000 scale paper maps, designed for outdoor enthusiasts includes all the features associated with land-based outdoor pursuits.These maps are a complete navigation guide to Lower and Upper Lough Erne, with easy-to-follow hydrographic information. Strangford Lough Activity map This area is particularly steep in points and should only be attempted by experienced walkers. The climb to the summit is strenuous but worth it for the spectacular view over the County Down coast, Newcastle town and Murlough Dunes - and on a clear day you can even see across to Scrabo Tower and the Isle of Man. An easier walk The Mournes' coastal scenery has been shaped by the interaction of the sea with the land, by fluctuating sea levels and by erosion and deposition. Terraces which follow the shoreline near Glasdrumman and elsewhere mark 'raised beaches'. These indicate the position of the coastline during the last Ice Age, now left high and dry since the land rose following the retreat of the ice sheets. Sand and shingle drifted by currents has created the spectacular dune coast at Murlough and the sandy beaches at Cranfield. Along less accessible stretches (such as the headlands, terraces and eroding cliffs extending south from Newcastle) unimproved pastures, scrub and colourful communities for maritime plants fringe the shore, which in places also displays many features of geological interest. In contrast, the fjord-like inlet of Carlingford contains island outcrops, tidal mudflats and areas of saltmarsh important for a range of birds and other wildlife. Cultural Heritage of Mourne AONB