Northern Ireland
There are 2 great walks to choose from or search for more walks
Slieve Donard via the Glen River
This walk follows a popular route leading to the summit of Slieve Donard (850m), Northern Ireland's highest mountain ascending from Newcastle through the woods along the Glen River and following the Mourne Wall to the summit cairn.
Where? Mourne AONB
How long? 9 km / 5.5 miles
How hard? Difficult
Slieve Gullion is 573m high and is centred on the craggy heather covered hills of a circular ring dyke volcano that erupted over 50 million years ago. It is a Special Area of Conservation which recognises the importance of the geology and the upland heather moorland.
Where? Ring of Gullion
How long? 13 km / 8 miles
How hard? Difficult
Key
Car free
You can do this walk easily using the bus or train
Dog friendly
But please keep dogs on leads near ground-nesting birds and livestock
Family friendly
But check the length of walks for young children
Easy access
For wheelchairs, pushchairs and people who find walking a challenge
Heritage
Historical buildings or remains
Picnics
Places for picnics but maybe not benches, so bring a rug to sit on
Coast
Moors and dales
Rivers and lakes
Summits and hills
Woods and forests
