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Northern Ireland

Newry And Mourne

Ballinran Upper

Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Reservoir Road loop from Kilkeel River

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Newry And Mourne

Ballinran Upper

Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Reservoir Road loop from Kilkeel River

Moderate

4.5

(12)

194

hikers

Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Reservoir Road loop from Kilkeel River

02:45

10.4km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

142 m

Silent Valley Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Duck Pond feels like a calm secret waiting to be discovered. Recommended by hikers and tucked into a protected area, it’s a gentle spot where water glimmers among reeds and mountains frame the quiet mirror below.

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2

961 m

Silent Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Silent Valley Reservoir in the heart of the Mourne Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in Northern Ireland.

Situated in the Mourne Mountains AONB near Kilkeel, Silent Valley …

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3

2.08 km

Binnian Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel diverts the waters of the Annalong Valley catchment area into this reservoir and was opened on 28th August 1952

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2.44 km

Silent Valley Reservoir

Lake

5

5.44 km

Silent Valley Reservoir Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

If you prefer to stay on the tarmac for your hikes then this one’s for you!
Lovely views of the reservoir all the way along.

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B

10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

953 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.43 km

1.01 km

725 m

201 m

< 100 m

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