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Slieve Loughshannagh summit – Mourne Wall loop from Upper Bann

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Slieve Loughshannagh summit – Mourne Wall loop from Upper Bann

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Slieve Loughshannagh summit – Mourne Wall loop from Upper Bann

03:03

9.07km

420m

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: July 18, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.21 km

Slieve Muck Summit

Highlight • Summit

Two wooden ladders cross the wall on the way to the Silver Muck mountain peak

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2.70 km

Carn Mountain Summit Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

At the ruins near the summit of Carn Mountain, there’s a wooden step ladder to cross the wall

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4.11 km

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 climb isn’t too demanding, and the summit has a peaceful, windswept feel, making it a lovely spot to pause and take in the rugged beauty of the landscape.

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4.61 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 enclose the Silent Valley Reservoir catchment area, it’s an impressive feat of craftsmanship and endurance.

Today, hikers crossing its path are struck not only by its scale and history but also by the way it weaves naturally into the dramatic mountain landscape. Following the wall offers some of the best ridge walks in the Mournes, making it both a cultural treasure and a perfect guide for exploring these rugged peaks.

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7.63 km

Highest Road in Northern Ireland

Highlight • Mountain Pass

9.07 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

2.34 km

1.37 km

377 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

2.71 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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Slieve Loughshannagh summit – Mourne Wall loop from Upper Bann

Slieve Muck Summit

Carn Mountain Summit Ruins