Slieve Donard
Nature Reserves, Country Parks & Beaches · Newcastle, County Down
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Open now — closes 11.59pm
🌳 Outdoor8–1212–16🐐 Animals🌲 Woodland🏖 Beach
What’s there
- Free parking
- Picnic area
- Dogs welcome
Parking for Slieve Donard in Donard Park, Newcastle and Mourne Coastal Path at Bloody Bridge on A2, 2 miles south of Newcastle
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Slieve Donard (850m) is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland, towering over Newcastle, County Down. Part of the iconic Mourne Mountains, this mountain offers a challenging but rewarding hike for active families with older children. The most popular route starts from Donard Park in Newcastle and follows the Glen River uphill, joining the famous Mourne Wall to the summit. On a clear day, the panoramic views stretch across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man, the Mountains of Mourne, and the Co Down coastline. The summit features a distinctive stone tower built as part of the Mourne Wall. Suitable for families with experienced young hikers — allow 4-6 hours for the full round trip. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing essential.
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Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Wellies
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Kids' headphones
- Spare socksThe single most reliably useful thing on this list.
- Notebook
- Woolly hat
- Sit-upon mat
- Sick bagsYou only forget these once.
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