Slieve Loughshannagh summit – Slieve Doan loop from Attical

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Slieve Loughshannagh summit – Slieve Doan loop from Attical

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Slieve Loughshannagh summit – Slieve Doan loop from Attical

06:27

19.1km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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105 m

Start of Mourne Way Trail

Highlight • Trail

6.74 km

Mourne Wall

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The Mourne Wall is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Mourne Mountains, stretching for 35 kilometers across 15 summits. Built by hand in the early 20th century to …

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7.24 km

Slieve Loughshannagh summit

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Slieve Loughshannagh is one of the quieter summits in the Mourne Mountains, but it rewards hikers with wide, open views over Silent Valley, Slieve Binnian, and the western Mournes. The …

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8.24 km

Slieve Meelbeg summit

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Slieve Meelbeg stands at 716m high and the sixth highest mountain of the Mourne mountain range. From the summit, you can enjoy fantastic views of Bearnagh and Donard.

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9.27 km

Stone tower and cairn on the summit of Slieve Donard

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Reaching the summit of Slieve Donard feels like stepping into a small, timeless world. There, the stone tower and cairn stand quietly... a simple yet powerful landmark marking the peak …

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9.31 km

Slieve Meelmore summit shelter

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The Mourne Wall leads to the summit and there, like Slieve Donard, is a tower probably built to give some shelter to the workmen who constructed the wall. Meelmore also …

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13.0 km

Slieve Doan

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Slieve Doan is an impressive peak that sits amongst some of the highest mountains in Northern Ireland. It reaches a height of 562m and provides breathtaking 360-degree views across the …

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13.8 km

Lough Shannagh

Lake

14.2 km

Sandy beach at Lough Shanna

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It's both a surprise and a delight to find a sandy beach high up in the mountains. This small shore, formed by the beautiful Lough Shanna, makes a perfect spot …

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

7.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

7.21 km