Mourne Way
The Mournes are a wonderfully compact range of mountains crowned by Ulster's highest summit, Slieve Donard. From all over County Down the dome of Donard and the serrated tors of Bearnagh and Binnian can be seen crowning a skyline of graceful peaks. The gentler foothills and surrounding farmlands are equally beautiful in their own pastoral way. Not surprisingly the Mournes are a magnet for walkers, and the 26-mile long Mourne Way marries many of the best features of Mourne country walking. Following a mixture of forest trails and mountain paths this route is almost entirely off-road as it travels through the foothills of the Mournes, from Newcastle on the Irish Sea, to Rostrevor on Carlingford Lough.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down | 26 miles (42 km) | Sheet 29 | The route follows forest paths and mixed mountain terrain. Steep in places |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Newcastle | Rostrevor | Starts at J376311 Ends at J185180 | Newcastle, Tollymore Forest Park, Rostrevor Forest Park, Rostrevor |
Printable Maps
Printable maps for each of the Ulster Way sections are available in PDF format. Click on a map file name below to open it in Adobe Reader, (required - download it here) from where you can print it or download it to your computer or mobile device.
The purpose of these downloadable maps is to display the new Ulster Way route. It is advised to use these alongside the relevant OSNI sheet(s).
