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12 walks to explore
Distances are approximate. Grades help you compare routes; terrain, weather and experience still matter. Get ready for your walk.
Climb from Newcastle's woodland to the Mourne Wall and an exposed mountain summit.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/slieve-donard/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/slieve-donard-via-glen-river/
A demanding ridge circuit with granite tors and views into the Annalong Valley.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/slieve-binnian/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/slieve-binnian/
Follow the Trassey valley into a dramatic pass beneath granite crags.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/hares-gap/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/hares-gap/
A woodland circuit beside the Shimna and Spinkwee rivers, with old stone bridges.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/tollymore-river/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/tollymore-forest-park-river-trail/
A short waymarked loop among trees from around the world.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/tollymore-arboretum/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/tollymore-forest-park-arboretum-path/
A longer forest outing with steep climbs, river crossings and the Curraghard viewpoint.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/tollymore-mountain-drinns/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/tollymore-forest-park-mountain-drinns-trail/
Circle the lake on a relatively flat trail with castle and woodland views.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/castlewellan-lake/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/castlewellan-forest-park-lakeside-walk/
A short return walk exploring the reservoir's engineering setting.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/silent-valley-reservoir/
Source: https://www.niwater.com/education-and-the-community/silent-valley/the-silent-valley-trails
A long return walk on the reservoir road through the heart of the mountains.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/silent-valley-ben-crom/
Source: https://www.niwater.com/education-and-the-community/silent-valley/the-silent-valley-trails
A wild lake circuit with boggy ground, river crossings and a climb over Carn Mountain.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/lough-shannagh/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/lough-shannagh/
Three mountain summits, stretches of the Mourne Wall and a return beside Fofanny Reservoir.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/meelmore-meelbeg/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/meelmore-and-meelbeg/
Cloughmore Stone, Carlingford Lough views and an oakwood circuit above Rostrevor.
Route details: https://mourneguide.com/walks/cloughmore-fiddlers-green/
Source: https://walkni.com/walks/cloughmore-trail-via-fiddlers-green/
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Make the day yours
Coming by bus, bringing the family, or keeping a rainy-day plan ready?
Find your visitor guide →Start with Newcastle, a gentler walk or a day-trip idea. Find the places and practical details that fit your plans.
Plan your day
Find things to do in Newcastle, Northern Ireland: the beach, Donard Park, Granite Trail, Murlough and nearby forests, with ideas for your day out.
Read the guide →
Plan your day
Compare easy Mourne walks at Tollymore and Castlewellan, plus the longer Ben Crom valley route. Find distances, terrain, starting points and route guides.
Read the guide →Plan your day
Plan a Mourne Mountains day trip around Newcastle, Tollymore, Castlewellan or Silent Valley, with an option for Slieve Donard and practical onward links.
Read the guide →Slieve Donard above Newcastle. Photo credit
A climb to remember
From Donard Park to the Glen River, the old ice house and the Mourne Wall. Get to know the landmarks, the climb and the return before you set out.
Plan your Donard climb →Discover the other Mourne peaks →Beaches, forests, reservoirs and Newcastle essentials for the rest of your day.
coast
Sea views, a town-side promenade and a beach of sand, pebbles and stones beneath the Mournes.
Explore Newcastle beach & promenade
coast
Dunes, heath, woodland and shore at Dundrum Bay, cared for by the National Trust.
Explore Murlough National Nature Reserveforest
River woodland, old bridges and an arboretum at the foot of the Mournes.
Explore Tollymore Forest Park
The day does not end at the trail
Mountain journals by Niall O’Rourke, with room for the walks, people and moments you want to remember.
Explore the books →A little planning goes a long way. Check where to start, how to get there and what to bring — then leave time to enjoy the place.