Slieve Doan – Slieve Loughshannagh summit loop from Upper Bann

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Slieve Doan – Slieve Loughshannagh summit loop from Upper Bann

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Slieve Doan – Slieve Loughshannagh summit loop from Upper Bann

01:44

11.6km

560m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.37 km

Slieve Doan

Highlight • Climb

Slieve Doan is an impressive peak that sits amongst some of the highest mountains in Northern Ireland. It reaches a height of 562m and provides breathtaking 360-degree views across the …

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7.20 km

Slieve Meelmore summit shelter

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The Mourne Wall leads to the summit and there, like Slieve Donard, is a tower probably built to give some shelter to the workmen who constructed the wall. Meelmore also …

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7.24 km

Stone tower and cairn on the summit of Slieve Donard

Highlight • Summit

Reaching the summit of Slieve Donard feels like stepping into a small, timeless world. There, the stone tower and cairn stand quietly... a simple yet powerful landmark marking the peak …

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7.95 km

Great Views of the Ocean

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That moment where the mountain trail opens up to sea view bliss. Standing at this lookout in the Mourne Mountains, you’re treated to a wide, sweeping scene. A simple, beautiful …

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7.96 km

Pollaphuca Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This spot isn't just a geographic point, it's where paths converge and views open to both the remote moorland above and the familiar valleys behind. Shared by more than 90% …

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8.29 km

Slieve Meelbeg summit

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Slieve Meelbeg stands at 716m high and the sixth highest mountain of the Mourne mountain range. From the summit, you can enjoy fantastic views of Bearnagh and Donard.

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9.29 km

Slieve Loughshannagh summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Slieve Loughshannagh is one of the quieter summits in the Mourne Mountains, but it rewards hikers with wide, open views over Silent Valley, Slieve Binnian, and the western Mournes. The …

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9.79 km

Mourne Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mourne Wall is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Mourne Mountains, stretching for 35 kilometers across 15 summits. Built by hand in the early 20th century to …

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.95 km

2.66 km