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Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Duck Pond loop from Kilkeel River

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Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Duck Pond loop from Kilkeel River

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Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Duck Pond loop from Kilkeel River

00:59

3.57km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

Viewpoint

2.61 km

Silent Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Silent Valley Reservoir in the heart of the Mourne Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in Northern Ireland.

Situated in the Mourne Mountains AONB near Kilkeel, Silent Valley …

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3.12 km

Silent Valley Café

Highlight • Cafe

A tea room located in the beautiful setting of Silent Valley Mountain Park. The café is open daily all year round, which is convenient, but unfortunately the food quality is …

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3.43 km

The Duck Pond feels like a calm secret waiting to be discovered. Recommended by hikers and tucked into a protected area, it’s a gentle spot where water glimmers among reeds and mountains frame the quiet mirror below.

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3.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

835 m

758 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

621 m

530 m

227 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 18 May

15°C

8°C

89 %

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Silent Valley Reservoir – Silent Valley Duck Pond loop from Kilkeel River

Silent Valley Reservoir

Silent Valley Café

Silent Valley Duck Pond

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