Slieve Donard mountain is named after a saint – known in Irish as Domhanghart. Saint Donard built a small prayer cell at the summit of the mountain during the fifth century. Until the 1830s, people would walk here as part of a pilgrimage in late July.
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Slieve Donard Trail, Mournes
A 9,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Down.
Loop walk
start = finish · Down
9,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Slieve Donard
summit ·
on the route
9,4 km
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Slieve Donard Trail, Mournes is 9.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Slieve Donard Trail, Mournes takes approximately 2h 21min to complete.
Yes, Slieve Donard Trail, Mournes is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Slieve Donard Trail, Mournes starts at Donard Car Park, 5 Donard Park, Newcastle BT33 0WR;SB461858.
Slieve Donard Trail, Mournes is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Slieve Donard Trail, Mournes is maintained and managed by National Trust.