Bloody Bridge, Slieve Donard & Hare's Gap via The Mourne Wall — Mourne

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Bloody Bridge, Slieve Donard & Hare's Gap via The Mourne Wall — Mourne

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Bloody Bridge, Slieve Donard & Hare's Gap via The Mourne Wall — Mourne

06:20

17.2km

1,110m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging 10.7-mile (17.2 km) hike that takes you from Bloody Bridge, along a rocky river path, through an old quarry, and up to the summit of Slieve Donard. This difficult route, typically taking 6 hours and 20 minutes, involves a significant 3634 feet (1108 metres) of elevation…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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200 m

Bloody Bridge River Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful section of walking along the Brandy Pad which follows the Bloody Bridge River uphill from east to west through a lovely riverside setting. Expect mini waterfalls, sensational views, and rocky terrain.

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4.80 km

Summit of Slieve Donard

Highlight • Natural Monument

Northern Ireland’s highest peak and the pinnacle of the Mourne Mountains, Slieve Donard rises directly from the shore of the Irish Sea. The 19-mile (31 km) Mourne Wall joins a …

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5.36 km

The Mourne Wall

Highlight • Monument

Taking almost 20 years to build, the 19-mile (31 km) Mourne Wall runs across the principal summits of the Mourne Mountains. It was built to keep livestock from contaiminating the …

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6.44 km

Slieve Commedagh Summit

Highlight • Summit

Slieve Commedagh, at 767 meters, is the second-highest peak in the Mourne Mountains and a rewarding climb for any hiker. Its summit offers sweeping views across the Mournes and out …

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9.10 km

Hare's Gap

Highlight • Trail

Hare's Gap is the most beautiful, and dramatic, mountain pass in the whole of the Mournes mountain range. It was once a smugglers hotspot, with people often carrying contraband, such …

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9.66 km

Brandy Pad

Highlight • Historical Site

The Brandy Pad is an old smugglers route once used for evading coast guards and revenue men. The route traces through the heart of the 'The High Mournes' providing gorgeous scenery throughout.

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17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

883 m

249 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km