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Rocky Path to the Cairn – Slievemeen loop from Rostrevor

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Rocky Path to the Cairn – Slievemeen loop from Rostrevor

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Rocky Path to the Cairn – Slievemeen loop from Rostrevor

03:06

24.8km

710m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Mourne AONB

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5.43 km

Yellow Water Lower Bridge

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Yellow Water is a beautiful river in the Mournes. Flowing down from surrounding hills, under this bridge and on to the lovely picnic site.
On a hot summers day it's …

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Red Bog Lake

Lake

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Slievemartin Summit & View of Carlingford Lough

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At 485m above the village of Rostrevor this is the highest point of Slieve Martin.
From here you can see Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and across to Carlingford and O'Meath in the …

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16.1 km

Rocky Path to the Cairn

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Steep and slippy the rocky path is a tricky climb or descent especially when it’s wet!

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16.7 km

Slievemeen

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Standing at 472m from sea level Slievemeen offers incredible views down over the village of Killowen and over Carlingford Lough.

The new path is great for running/hiking along the top.

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18.7 km

Climbing Boulder in Mourne AONB

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Kids love 'rock climbing' here. A small rock face with a nice area to stop and enjoy the view.

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24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

2.81 km

2.30 km

177 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.69 km

691 m

454 m

240 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

16°C

11°C

87 %

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Rocky Path to the Cairn – Slievemeen loop from Rostrevor

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Slievemartin Summit & View of Carlingford Lough

Rocky Path to the Cairn

Slievemeen

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