Slieve Donard, Mountain summit in County Down, Northern Ireland
Slieve Donard rises to 850 meters as the highest peak of the Mourne Mountains, featuring steep slopes that extend from sea level to its granite summit.
The mountain holds two prehistoric burial cairns at its peak, with the Great Cairn dating back to 3300-3000 BC marking the highest passage tomb in Britain and Ireland.
The name originates from Saint Donard, a fifth-century Christian missionary who established a hermitage at the summit following the teachings of Saint Patrick.
The main hiking trail starts in Newcastle, leading through Donard Forest along the Glen River before connecting with the Mourne Wall path to the summit.
The Mourne Wall, constructed between 1904 and 1922, crosses the western slope of Slieve Donard as part of a 22-mile stone barrier enclosing multiple peaks.
Location: Northern Ireland
Elevation above the sea: 849 m
GPS coordinates: 54.18022,-5.92096
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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