Slieve Meelmore

Slieve Meelmore is a mountain summit in Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains that rises to about 704 meters. Steep slopes and granite formations shape the terrain and make it a distinctive peak in this mountain range.

The mountain was crossed by the Mourne Wall between 1904 and 1922, a stone barrier built to mark Belfast's water catchment area. This structure connects the peak to the region's infrastructure and resource management history.

The name combines the Irish word Slieve meaning mountain with Meelmore, reflecting Gaelic tradition in the region's geography. Visitors walking here encounter this linguistic connection to local heritage and storytelling.

Multiple hiking trails provide access to the summit with starting points near Hilltown to the west of the mountain. The climb is best attempted in dry weather since granite slopes can become slippery when wet.

The peak was removed from the Mourne Sevens challenge list when mapping errors were corrected and its actual height proved to be just below 700 meters. This revision shows how mountain records are revised over time as surveying methods improve.

Elevation above the sea: 704 m

GPS coordinates: 54.18961,-6.00054

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23