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Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Newry And Mourne
Magheramurphy

Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel

Moderate

5

riders

Silent Valley Duck Pond – Silent Valley Reservoir loop from Kilkeel

01:56

29.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 110 m

After 15.7 km for 110 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

600 m

Christ Church, Kilkeel

Highlight • Historical Site

From Kilkeel

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2

10.1 km

Silent Valley Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Duck Pond feels like a calm secret waiting to be discovered. Recommended by hikers and tucked into a protected area, it’s a gentle spot where water glimmers among reeds and mountains frame the quiet mirror below.

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3

10.9 km

Silent Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Silent Valley Reservoir in the heart of the Mourne Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in Northern Ireland.

Situated in the Mourne Mountains AONB near Kilkeel, Silent Valley Reservoir not only supplies most of the water for County Down and Belfast, but it is also a beautiful spot to visit.

Nestled in the heart of the Mournes between Slieve Binnian and Slieve Muck, Silent Valley lives up to its name as one of the most peaceful and tranquil spots in County Down.

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4

11.0 km

Silent Valley Reservoir Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

If you prefer to stay on the tarmac for your hikes then this one’s for you!
Lovely views of the reservoir all the way along.

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5

15.6 km

Ben Crom Dam

Highlight • Monument

Stunning views from here across the Silent Valley and the Mourne Mountains. Ben Crom is a gravity dam, meaning it is made of concrete and designed so that the dam's own weight stabilises it against the force of the water. The dam was completed in 1957

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

11.2 km

3.26 km

608 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

2.42 km

1.66 km

277 m

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

5°C

96 %

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