Slieve Commedagh from Donard Park
Up the Glen River from Newcastle to the Mourne Wall and the second-highest summit in the Mournes.
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 767 m
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About this walk
Slieve Commedagh from Donard Park is a hard 9.7 km out-and-back walk with 800 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Donard Park, Newcastle (grid reference SB 459 858). It climbs Slieve Commedagh (767 m), a Hewitt. The start can be reached by public transport.
Slieve Commedagh, 'the mountain of watching', is Slieve Donard's quieter neighbour. From Donard Park in Newcastle, the route follows the Glen River up through the forest and onto the open mountain, past the old ice house.
At the saddle between the two mountains it meets the Mourne Wall, then climbs to Commedagh's broad summit, with a view along the coast to Dundrum Bay. Return the same way.
Route
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1
The Glen River
Follow the Glen River path up through the forest and onto the mountain.
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The saddle
Climb to the saddle and the Mourne Wall.
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The summit
Climb to Commedagh's summit, then return the same way.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Slieve Commedagh from Donard Park take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 9.7 km route, which has 800 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 Donard Park, Newcastle (grid reference SB 459 858). Car park at Donard Park (busy at weekends).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Ulsterbus services from Belfast to Newcastle. Check times with Translink.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Forest path beside the river, then a stony path and stone steps to the saddle; broad summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Slieve Commedagh (767 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.
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