Slieve Croob

Slieve Croob is a mountain summit in the Dromara Hills standing at 534 meters tall, with a tarmac path climbing to the peak where communication towers are located. The route travels through open countryside with views across County Down's landscape.

The summit holds an ancient burial cairn with roots reaching back centuries into the past. This archaeological site suggests the mountain held spiritual and ceremonial importance for the people who lived in this region long ago.

Local people gather here on the first Sunday of August for Cairn Sunday, when they carry stones to the summit in honor of twelve Kings believed to be buried at the peak.

A car park at Dree Hill serves as the starting point for the hike to the summit. The paved path makes the walk manageable for most people, and the round trip takes roughly two hours to complete.

This mountain marks the origin of the River Lagan, a river that flows through County Down and eventually reaches Belfast harbor. Few visitors realize they stand at the source of a waterway significant to the region's geography and history.

Elevation above the sea: 534 m

GPS coordinates: 54.34006,-5.97340

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49