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Location:
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The Mourne Mountains, County Down
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Nearby Location:
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Kilkeel, Attical, Newry, Hilltown, Newcastle, Warrenpoint, Rathfriland, Rostrevor |
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OSI Map Nbr:
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0
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Description:
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09/07/2005, Neil McShane wrote: This shot was taken a good distance away in Skerries Co. Dublin on a cold winters day.
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17/09/2005, Olivier Deme wrote: From Fjordlands.org:
"The Mourne Mountains are amongst Ireland's tallest. Slieve Donard, the highest peak, is 2796 feet. There are ten summits over 2,000 feet and the range covers some 80 square miles of unspoilt mountain and moorland grandeur.
This special area was designated an Area of Outstanding Beauty in 1986. This designation brings a commitment to safeguard the natural beauty, wildlife and historic heritage whilst at the same time promoting its enjoyment by the public,
A web of old tracks provides a fascinating way to explore an area that's home to ravens, grouse and peregrine falcons with occasional ruined cottages attesting the rigours of a bygone age. Literally'sweeping down to the sea\', there are superb views over Carlingford Lough and the Irish Sea - on a clear day as far as Scotland and the Isle of Man. Far below, the Irish coastline lies dotted with villages, castles and keeps.
The Mourne Wall, which runs for 22 miles (35 kms), links the main peaks providing an excellent, safe trail for ambitious ramblers. For climbers, the Mournes offer a variety of interesting rock faces and routes."
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