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Hare's Gap & Slieve Bearnagh from Trassey Car Park — Mourne

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Hare's Gap & Slieve Bearnagh from Trassey Car Park — Mourne

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Hare's Gap & Slieve Bearnagh from Trassey Car Park — Mourne

03:21

9.64km

510m

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Embark on a challenging yet rewarding hike to Hare's Gap and Slieve Bearnagh from Trassey Car Park, covering 6.0 miles (9.6 km) with a significant 1688 feet (514 metres) of elevation gain. This moderate route, typically taking around 3 hours and 21 minutes, leads you through varied terrain, starting on…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

3.09 km

Foothills of Slieve Bearnagh

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

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2

3.53 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

4.90 km

Slieve Bearnagh

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Slieve Bearnagh from the Irish “Sliabh Bearna” meaning “Gapped Mountain” gets its name from its two giant rocky tors and the col lying between them. It is the 4th highest …

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9.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.93 km

3.45 km

144 m

122 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

3.67 km

159 m

116 m

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January 7, 2024,Hare's Gap & Slieve Bearnagh from Trassey Car Park — Mourne AONB

A fantastic hike. Depending on the route you actually have to climb a bit...

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