Hill Walk Mournes ( Ott/ Carn/ Doan/ Loughshannagh)

Meeting Point: Ott Mountain Car Park, Slievenaman Road (see link below).

Meeting Time: 9.45 am. 

Walk Start Time: 10:00 am from Ott car park.

Route: Ott Mtn. – Carn Mtn. – Lough Shannagh – Doan – Slieve Loughshannagh.

Distance: 10.5 km 

Max Elevation: Slieve Loughshannagh: 619 m. 

Total ascent: 550 m approx.

Duration:  5 hours (including breaks)

Classification: Moderate hillwalk

Please text the leader by Friday 22th April if you intend going on the walk. Please give your name and mobile number for contact.  For ease of communication and updates a WhatsApp group will be set up for those coming on the walk. If you do not wish to be included in the WhatsApp group, then please let the leader know when you get in touch to book your place.

 Leader’s Note:

The route is as follows: Ott car park (385m) – Ott Mountain (524m) – Carn Mountain (588m) – Lough Shannagh (408m) – Doan summit (594m) – Slieve Loughshannagh (619m) –  carpark. 

Much of the route consists of rough tracks, open terrain and peat hags. There is steep rough ground when we ascend from Lough Shannagh to Doan and a short scramble section near the summit of Doan. Modifications to the route can be made, depending on the group and weather conditions on the day. 

Directions from Skerries:

Take the M1 to Newry. From Newry take the B8 to Hilltown. Just outside Hilltown take the B27 (Kilkeel Road) to Spelga Dam. There are toilets available at Spelga Dam car park. 1 km after Spelga car park, turn left at the junction with Slievenaman Road and continue for just over 1 km. Ott car park (Grid ref: J 280 279) is on the left hand side. Alternatively, open this Google link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vuca8MfM3yyL4NQ88 and select ‘Directions’.

Aim to arrive at the meeting point by about 9.45 am, so we can start the walk at about 10. Driving time from Skerries to Ott car park is about 1 hour and 30 mins.