Where do you park for Slieve Donard?
To access the Glen River route up Slieve Donard, you’ll need to travel into Newcastle and park in the Donard Park car park. The car park for the Bloody Bridge route can be found around 5km before the town of Newcastle.
How long does it take to walk up and down Slieve Donard?
between 4-5 hours
How long does it take to climb Slieve Donard? The Glen River Slieve Donard mountain walk is a linear route of around 4.6km (9.2km in total). It should take between 4-5 hours to complete, depending on pace and weather.
Is Donard car park free?
It’s only an extra 10 minutes drive out the southern side of Newcastle, on the Kilkeel Road. Blink and you’ll miss it though. The car park has space for about 30 vehicles, with decent toilet/changing facilities (free of charge). The start of the Donard climb begins just the other side of the road.
How many miles is it up and down Slieve Donard?
Donard Park to Slieve Donard is a 5.9 mile out and back trail located near Newcastle, Down, Northern Ireland that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
What height is Carrauntoohil?
3,406′
Carrauntoohil/Elevation
The highest peak in Ireland and part of Ireland’s most famous mountain range, Carrauntoohil is a bucket list climb for any seasoned hiker. Soaring 1,038m in the air, the mountain’s terrain requires steady footing and lots of time, with a minimum of six hours needed for a round-trip.
Can dogs walk up Slieve Donard?
About this walk There are various starting points such a Donard car park which takes you through a forest then onto a path up the mountain. Or leave from the bloody bridge car park for a steep climb past a quarry which is a bit quieter. Lovely open spaces for dogs to run around.
What height is carrauntoohil?
What is the hardest Mourne mountain to climb?
Slieve Lamagan
Slieve Lamagan is probably the most challenging of the Mournes we climbed this summer – it stands at 704m so it’s by no means the highest, but it is steep! Start at Carrick Little again and follow the trail alongside Annalong Wood.
Who owns Donard Forest?
Forest Service Northern Ireland
The Glen River flows through the forest where it is crossed by three stone bridges….
| Donard Forest | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 54°12′11″N 5°54′07″WCoordinates: 54°12′11″N 5°54′07″W |
| Area | 296.82 hectares (733.5 acres) |
| Administration | |
| Governing body | Forest Service Northern Ireland |
How many calories burned climbing Slieve Donard?
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| Mountain | Slieve Donard |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Height (metres)[i] | 852 |
| Number of steps[ii] | 4,260 |
| Total calories burned[iii] | 724 |
How high is galtee Mor?
3,011′
Galtymore/Elevation
How many have died on Carrauntoohil?
While casualties on Carrauntoohil in the Reeks account for most of the fatalities (there have been 10 deaths on the mountain since 1966), nearby slopes can also be treacherous.