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Hare's Gap – Cove Mountain loop from Meelmore Lodge

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Hare's Gap – Cove Mountain loop from Meelmore Lodge

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Hare's Gap – Cove Mountain loop from Meelmore Lodge

06:01

17.3km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: July 15, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

Foothills of Slieve Bearnagh

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy tremendous views of the slopes leading up to Slieve Bearnagh as you cross the foothills towards Hare's Gap.

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3.14 km

Hare's Gap

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Hare's Gap is the most beautiful, and dramatic, mountain pass in the whole of the Mournes mountain range. It was once a smugglers hotspot, with people often carrying contraband, such …

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3.71 km

Brandy Pad

Highlight • Historical Site

The Brandy Pad is an old smugglers route once used for evading coast guards and revenue men. The route traces through the heart of the 'The High Mournes' providing gorgeous scenery throughout.

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5.76 km

Slieve Beg

Peak

6.63 km

Cove Mountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cove Mountain is one of the summits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, in the land enclosed by the great Mourne Wall. It stands proud above the northern shore …

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7.99 km

Slievelamagan Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from here what a spot

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8.04 km

Slieve Lamagan

Highlight • Natural Monument

Slieve Lamagan may be the smallest of the Mourne Mountain's seven summits over 2,300 feet (700 m), yet its remoteness makes it one of the most challenging. However, its location …

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9.12 km

View of Ben Crom Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Viewpoint
- Ben Crom Reservoir
- Slieve Muck
- Ben Crom
- Slieve Bearnagh

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11.9 km

Ben Crom Rock Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

Series of rock pools as the river flows into the reservoir. Beautiful spot to cool off during a hike!

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

4.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

2.50 km

680 m

364 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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Hare's Gap – Cove Mountain loop from Meelmore Lodge

Foothills of Slieve Bearnagh

Hare's Gap

Brandy Pad

Cove Mountain

Slievelamagan Summit

Slieve Lamagan

View of Ben Crom Reservoir

Ben Crom Rock Pools

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