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Completed in 1922, it took over 18 years to complete with many skilled locals seasonally employed to build this stone wall which still stands up to 8ft high and 3ft wide. It is 22 miles (35.5km) in length and connects the summits of no less than 15 mountains in the Mournes, including Slieve Donard. A SMUGGLER’S HAVEN In all cases this is the "Name Origin and Meaning" column from Paul Tempan's Irish Hill and Mountain Names (2010). [16] Minister paves the way for national park in the Mournes". Northern Ireland Planning Service. 25 September 2002 . Retrieved 11 October 2009. With the beautiful Tollymore Forest and the calm expanse of the Silent Valley Reservoir nearby, you’ll find out that the Mournes are far more than simply a collection of impressive summits!Spending time here reveals a host of beaches, forests and lakes to explore. 4. The Mourne Wall

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Mournes Expedition Area Information" (PDF). The Duke of Edinburgh. February 2011 . Retrieved 17 October 2019.Parking: There is a small car park at the bottom of Doan and Ott Mountains to accommodate 12 cars. If it is particularly busy, you can park at the side of the road. The Mournes are a popular destination for Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions. [38] However, there are also a number of walking challenges which take place in the Mournes. The Mourne Wall challenge, which is also referred to as the 7-peak challenge because it takes into account 7 of the 10 highest Mourne mountains, is advertised by WalkNI. [39] The Mourne six peak challenge is advertised by DiscoverNI and takes hikers up Slieve Donard, Commedagh, Bearnagh, Slieve Binnian, Slieve Meelmore and Slieve Meelbeg across three days of hiking. [40]

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Tall stories! Explore more of the unique myths and legends of the Mournes in great company including our Men and Mountains, Strugglers and Smugglers and our new CS Lewis Tour. All tours range in level and duration to suit a mix of age and ability and are fully staffed by local and passionate Guides, supported by our range of equipment, shuttles etc. Experience the outstanding scenery of the MourneGullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Discover the majestic mountains, our primordial forests, and the soft shoals of Strangford Lough in this expansive area.The Anglo-Norman invasion of 1177 and continued challenges by the Magennises encouraged the building and maintenance of castles in this area from the late 12th up to the 17th century. Anglo-Norman castles were established at Clough and Dundrum in the late 12th and 13th century. In the 16th century a second wave of castle building began with tower-houses at Narrow Water, Castlewellan, Newcastle, Newry and Rathfriland. Only Narrow Water survives of this group, so we cannot visit a true Magennis castle, though they did capture and held castles at Dundrum and Narrow Water. Clough Castle Trek the lost shores of Strangford andLecale, andobserve the fascinating wildlife that inhabits its coastline. Pitfield, Mankelow, Cooper, Cameron, Lusty, Shaw, Linley (2012). County Down and Belfast: mineral resource map of Northern Ireland (PDF) (Map) . Retrieved 14 October 2019. {{ cite map}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) Irish Highest 100: The highest 100 Irish mountains with a prominence of +100m". Mountainviews.ie. September 2018. The climb to Slieve Donard Summit can be strenuous but worth it for spectacular views; the Co. Down coast, Newcastle town, Murlough Dunes and on a clear day Scrabo Tower to the North and the Isle of Man to the East.