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Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel River

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Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel River

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Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel River

01:54

6.86km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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456 m

Silent Valley Café

Highlight • Cafe

A tea room located in the beautiful setting of Silent Valley Mountain Park. The café is open daily all year round, which is convenient, but unfortunately the food quality is …

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964 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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3.83 km

Path by the Reservoir and Stone Wall

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the path is not maintained at all. It’s overgrown with high vegetation, thorny plants, and hidden holes. The terrain is quite challenging and can be dangerous, with …

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6.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

1.56 km

918 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.11 km

636 m

457 m

282 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel River

Silent Valley Duck Pond

Silent Valley Café

Silent Valley Reservoir

Path by the Reservoir and Stone Wall

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