Mourne Mountains, County Down, Northern Ireland

Slieve Donard
conditions & visit score

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🏔️Ground conditions
🚌Live transport
🍃Air quality
⚠️ Northern Ireland's highest peak (850m) — exposed granite summit with weather extremes. Mourne Wall acts as navigation aid

About Slieve Donard

Plan your visit with confidence

RambleMetric is a real-time conditions app for Slieve Donard, Mourne Mountains, County Down, Northern Ireland. Check live weather, ground state, trail conditions, and river levels before you visit.

Northern Ireland's highest peak (850m) — exposed granite summit with weather extremes. Mourne Wall acts as navigation aid. Conditions can change rapidly — always check the forecast and plan accordingly.

Activities & Tours

Things to do near Slieve Donard

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Walking Routes

Suggested walks at Slieve Donard

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Hard 9 km 4–5 hrs
Slieve Donard via Glen River Path

Classic ascent from Newcastle following the Glen River and the Mourne Wall to the 850m summit.

Easy 5 km 1.5 hrs
Tollymore Forest Park Trails

Woodland trails through the fantasy-like forest used as a Game of Thrones filming location.

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Key Features

What to see at Slieve Donard

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Slieve Donard Summit

850m — Northern Ireland's highest point with views to Scotland, England, and the Isle of Man.

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Mourne Wall

35 km dry-stone wall crossing 15 summits — built 1904–1922 as a catchment boundary.

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Tollymore Forest Park

Atmospheric woodland with stone follies and arched bridges — Game of Thrones location.

Live Data

What RambleMetric monitors here

All data is fetched from authoritative UK sources and recalculated every few minutes.

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Weather & Wind
Open-Meteo · hourly
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Ground Conditions
Open-Meteo LSM · hourly
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Live Transport
TransportAPI · NaPTAN
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Air Quality & Pollen
Open-Meteo AQ
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Flood Alerts
Environment Agency · live

Safety Information

Before you go

⛑️ Important safety notes

• Wear appropriate footwear with ankle support
• Carry waterproofs and extra layers — weather changes fast
• Keep to marked paths, especially in poor visibility
• Tell someone your route and expected return time
• Carry a map and compass (don't rely solely on phone GPS)

All data, scores, and recommendations provided by RambleMetric are for informational purposes only. Always use your own judgement and check official sources before visiting.

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