Hare's Gap & Slieve Commedagh loop from Trassey Car Park — Mourne
Hare's Gap & Slieve Commedagh loop from Trassey Car Park — Mourne
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Hare's Gap & Slieve Commedagh loop from Trassey Car Park — Mourne
04:38
14.0km
640m
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Embark on the Hare's Gap & Slieve Commedagh loop, a challenging yet rewarding hike through the dramatic Mourne Mountains. This route spans 8.7 miles (14.0 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2085 feet (635 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 37 minutes to complete. You will navigate varied…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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3.47 km
Hare's Gap
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6.29 km
Slieve Commedagh Summit
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9.83 km
Brandy Pad
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10.8 km
Foothills of Slieve Bearnagh
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14.0 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.16 km
5.97 km
612 m
144 m
122 m
Surfaces
9.42 km
3.37 km
885 m
159 m
116 m
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Starting from Trassey Track car park, a circular route with incredible views and summitting two of the highest mountains in the range. On a clear day, the views are unreal! Going over the stile at Hare's Gap is one if my favourites in the Mournes. A springboard for many routes through the mountains. You'll follow the Brandy Pad which historically was a route to bring contraband from the coast, through the mountains, then down Trassey Track. When you reach the iconic Mourne Wall at the Donard Saddle, you'll follow the wall for most of the return journey, summiting Donard and Commedagh, the two highest mountains in the range.