Mourne Mountains AONB

Mourne Mountains AONB, Hilltown, County Down, Northern Ireland

The Mourne Mountains, also called the Mournes or Mountains of Mourne, are a granite mountain range in County Down in the south east of Northern Ireland. It includes the highest mountains in Northern Ireland and the province of Ulster. The highest of these is Slieve Donard at 850 m. The Mournes is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has been proposed as the first national park in Northern Ireland. The area is partly owned by the National Trust and sees a large number of visitors every year.

The Mournes are a very popular area for hiking, the Wall providing a convenient navigation aid.


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