Please note this hike is fully booked
The Mourne Mountains are situated in Co Down near the beautiful seaside village of Newcastle. They were the inspiration for the song written many years ago by Percy French (1896) with the famous lyrics "Where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea"
The highest summit in the Mourne Mountains is Slieve Donard 853m. It is also the highest peak in Ulster.
The Mournes are highly recommended for their outstanding beauty, stunning scenery, reservoirs and the famous Mourne Wall which took 18 years to build and was completed in 1922. It is 22 miles (35.5km) in length and connects the summits of no less than 15 mountains in the Mournes, including Slieve Donard.
The hiking itinerary for the weekend is as follows:
Saturday - Moonlieve, Wee Binnian, Slieve Binnian 747m, Ben Crom and Doan.
This hike is one of the most scenic of the entire Mournes, providing views of the famous seven 7/7's and overlooking the Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs.
* Duration 6 to 7 Hours.
* Meet at Silent Valley Reservoir Car park at 9:30am
* Difficulty level: HARD (Suitable only to those who are currently regular hikers and possess a good level of fitness)
Cost 30 euro
Sunday - Slieve Donard 853m (The highest mountain in Ulster)
Meet in Donard Park, Newcastle at 10:00am
* Duration 4.5 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate. (suitable for most regular walkers)
Cost 25 Euro.
Special weekend offer: To book both hikes the total cost is 50 Euro.
To book and register for this hike please email us with your name address and contact no at: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com
or call us at: 086 3454045
Alternatively contact us through our web site:
https://www.highhopesmountaintreks.com/contact-us/
Please note any information provided at time of booking will not be shared with a third party and is entirely for our records.
Once we receive your booking request you will receive an email detailing how to complete the registration process.
NB Please note we cannot guarantee places on this hikes until registration fee is paid.
Equipment required:
Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in.
Walking poles are advisable and will provide additional support
NB - Cancellation policy
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Hike that are cancelled with one month of event Full refund
Hikes that are cancelled within 14 days of the event a refund of 50%
Hikes that are cancelled within 7 days no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement