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Hen Mountain – Cock Mountain loop from Leitrim Lodge

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Hen Mountain – Cock Mountain loop from Leitrim Lodge

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Hen Mountain – Cock Mountain loop from Leitrim Lodge

04:24

12.6km

660m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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123 m

Leitrim Lodge and Shanky's River

Highlight • River

Lietrim Lodge car park is a popular starting point for many hikes and runs in the area.

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163 m

Leitrim Lodge and Game of Thrones Filming Location

Highlight • Historical Site

Great starting point for many walks in the southern Mournes.
From the car park go through the gate, over the wee bridge and then take your choice of right to Yellow Water and Rostrevor, Straight up to Pierces Castle or left towards Rocky mountain.

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362 m

Leitrim Lodge River Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Usually low enough to run across without getting wet feet

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5.91 km

Hen Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Hen Mountain is one of the less challenging climbs of the Mourne Mountain range, not to worry though, as it still provides the stunning panoramic views that the Mournes are so good at showcasing. There are a few rocky outcrops up here which can be discovered and explored, just do watch your footing as you move about.

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7.36 km

Cock Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Great views back down over Hen mountain from here.
Best approached from the Hen mountain side and just head straight up. Not a very well worn path but it's easy to see where you need to go.
It can get wet/muddy (as mountains generally do!) so best to be in decent hiking footwear.

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

3.83 km

Surfaces

8.97 km

3.39 km

216 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

13°C

6°C

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Hen Mountain – Cock Mountain loop from Leitrim Lodge

Leitrim Lodge and Shanky's River

Leitrim Lodge and Game of Thrones Filming Location

Leitrim Lodge River Crossing

Hen Mountain

Cock Mountain

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