Slieve Donard in County Down
Towering over County Down like a granite crown, Slieve Donard reigns supreme as Northern Ireland's highest peak. At 850 meters, its weathered, rocky slopes pierce the Irish sky, offering breathtaking panoramas that stretch across emerald valleys and the shimmering Irish Sea.
Hikers ascend through a tapestry of landscapes - lush meadows carpeted in wildflowers give way to gnarled woodlands and dramatic glacial valleys. The Mourne Wall, a dry-stone masterpiece snaking its way up the mountainside, adds a touch of human history to the wilderness.
On a clear day, the summit rewards your efforts with vistas that steal your breath. Rolling hills unfurl like a green quilt, punctuated by sparkling loughs and the snaking ribbon of the Irish coastline. On the horizon, the Isle of Man and even the Scottish Highlands wink into view.
