trail in Down, Ireland
Slieve Donard
Northern Ireland’s highest summit above Newcastle
Worth the wander
Climb beside the Glen River through forest before following the Mourne Wall to the 850 m summit. Sea-to-summit views are exceptional, but the upper mountain is steep and exposed.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free
- Time and distance
- 9 km return · 4-5 hours
- Parking
- Public parking at Donard Park; arrive early on clear weekends.
Find your way
Donard Park, Newcastle, Co. Down