Slieve Donard

Northern Ireland’s highest peak, Slieve Donard (852 metres).Embrace the spectacular views and see if you can spot the Isle of Man in the distance while Peter explains diverse rock types and the surprising plant life found on the Mournes. Admire the truly impressive Mourne Wall that was made entirely from hand between 1904 and 1922 as a 1.5-metre high granite, dry stone wall that extends across 35 kilometres and 15 different mountains. Continue to the summit of Slieve Donard while Peter explains the techniques used in its construction and relates the hardship endured by the men who built it.

Guided walk/hike of Slieve Donard Northern Ireland’s highest peak:

Spectacular views

Distance: approx. 6 miles (10km) / relaxed pace with breaks along the way and                        time for lunch.

Grade: Difficult. Good level of fitness necessary.