Slieve Muck from Spelga Dam
A short climb from a high start beside the Mourne Wall, with views over the western Mournes.
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 400 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 670 m
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About this walk
Slieve Muck from Spelga Dam is a moderate 8 km out-and-back walk with 400 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Spelga Dam (grid reference SB 350 835). It climbs Slieve Muck (670 m), a Hewitt.
Spelga Dam gives a high start for Slieve Muck, at the western end of the Mournes. The route crosses the moor and climbs beside the Mourne Wall to the summit, where the River Bann rises on the slopes below.
The view takes in Spelga reservoir, the Silent Valley and the high Mournes to the east. Return the same way.
Route
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1
Across the moor
Cross the moor from Spelga to the Mourne Wall.
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2
The summit
Climb beside the wall to the top. Return the same way.
Summit
670 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Slieve Muck from Spelga Dam take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 8 km route, which has 400 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 Spelga Dam (grid reference SB 350 835). Car park at Spelga Dam on the B27.
- 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 moderate. Boggy moor, then a steep path beside the Mourne Wall.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Slieve Muck (670 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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