Eagle Mountain and Shanlieve
The quiet western Mournes: two summits along the Mourne Wall, with views to Carlingford Lough.
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 510 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 638 m
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About this walk
Eagle Mountain and Shanlieve is a hard 10 km circular walk with 510 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Leitrim Lodge (grid reference SB 307 821). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Eagle Mountain at 638 m.
The western Mournes see far fewer walkers than the high peaks above Newcastle. From Leitrim Lodge, the route climbs to Shanlieve and follows the Mourne Wall to Eagle Mountain, whose northern face drops in steep crags.
The views stretch over Carlingford Lough to the Cooley Mountains. The route returns to Leitrim Lodge.
Route
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1
Shanlieve
Climb from Leitrim Lodge to Shanlieve.
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2
Eagle Mountain
Follow the Mourne Wall to Eagle Mountain, then return to Leitrim Lodge.
Summits
627 m
638 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Eagle Mountain and Shanlieve take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 10 km route, which has 510 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Leitrim Lodge (grid reference SB 307 821). Car park at Leitrim Lodge.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Track, then boggy slopes and a path beside the Mourne Wall.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Eagle Mountain (638 m, Hewitt); Shanlieve (627 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Much of the high Mournes is water catchment land: please stay on the paths and take your litter home. Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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