Section 2 of 2, Mourne Wall Challenge
Glasdrumman to Longstone
13.8 miles (22.2 km). About 8 hours, challenging.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 1,971 m of climbing and 2,052 m of descent; highest point 844 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Glasdrumman.
- Car park
- Car park, 720 m from the start. Directions
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Silent Valley, 1.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Longstone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Rourke's Park, 130 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Mourne Wall Challenge
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 5%; the rest (91%) isn't recorded.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 330 m in a kilometre (1 in 3), starting 2.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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