Slieve Bearnagh and the Meels
Through the Hare's Gap to the granite tors of Slieve Bearnagh, then along the Mourne Wall over Slieve Meelmore and Meelbeg.
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 850 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 739 m
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About this walk
Slieve Bearnagh and the Meels is a hard 9.3 km circular walk with 850 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Trassey Track car park (grid reference SB 398 863). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Slieve Bearnagh at 739 m.
From the Trassey Track, the route climbs to the Hare's Gap, a notch in the Mourne Wall, then up to Slieve Bearnagh's summit tors, the most distinctive in the Mournes.
It follows the Mourne Wall west over Slieve Meelmore and Slieve Meelbeg, then descends back to the Trassey Track.
Route
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1
The Hare's Gap
Follow the Trassey Track up to the Hare's Gap.
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2
Slieve Bearnagh
Climb to the summit tors.
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3
The Meels
Follow the wall west over Slieve Meelmore and Slieve Meelbeg, then descend.
Summits
739 m
687 m
702 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Slieve Bearnagh and the Meels take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 9.3 km route, which has 850 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 Trassey Track car park (grid reference SB 398 863). Car park at the foot of the Trassey Track.
- 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; steep, rocky paths; granite tors; paths beside the Mourne Wall.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Slieve Bearnagh (739 m, Hewitt); Slieve Meelbeg (702 m, Hewitt); Slieve Meelmore (687 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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