Slievelamagan and Cove Mountain
Two craggy Mourne summits above Ben Crom and the Annalong valley.
- Distance
- 18.6 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 702 m
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About this walk
Slievelamagan and Cove Mountain is a hard 18.6 km circular walk with 800 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Carrick Little car park (grid reference SB 424 774). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Slievelamagan at 702 m.
Slievelamagan rises steeply between the Annalong valley and Ben Crom reservoir, with big views into the heart of the Mournes. From Carrick Little, the route walks up the Annalong valley and climbs Slievelamagan's steep slopes.
A short ridge leads to Cove Mountain, above the cliffs of Cove Lough, and the route returns to the valley.
Route
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1
The Annalong valley
Follow the track from Carrick Little into the valley.
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2
Slievelamagan
Climb the steep slopes to the summit.
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3
Cove Mountain
Follow the ridge to Cove Mountain, then descend to the valley.
Summits
702 m
655 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Slievelamagan and Cove Mountain take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 18.6 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 Carrick Little car park (grid reference SB 424 774). Car park at Carrick Little, off the Head Road.
- 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 steep, rough and partly pathless slopes; rocky summits.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Slievelamagan (702 m, Hewitt); Cove Mountain (655 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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