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54.19, -5.92 · rel 15630733
54.19, -5.92 · rel 15630733
Glen River Trail
4,9 km from Newcastle to Slieve Donard through alpine terrain and mountains.
Newcastle
→
Slieve Donard
linear
4,9km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Slieve Donard
summit ·
on the route
4,8 km
99%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Glen River Trail is 4.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Glen River Trail takes approximately 1h 13min to complete.
No, Glen River Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Newcastle to Slieve Donard. Plan ahead for return transport.
Glen River Trail starts at Newcastle.
Glen River Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Glen River Trail is maintained and managed by National Trust;Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.