Revenge of the Calleach - Sleive Donard, Northern Ireland
A sea‑to‑summit climb where the Glen River pulls you into the heart of the Mournes, the clouds drop without warning, and the mountain reminds you that even the “easy” high points demand respect.
In this episode of Off You Pop, we head to the east coast of Northern Ireland to explore the story behind Slieve Donard, the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains at 2,790 feet.
This is the world that shapes the climb: the granite heart of the Mournes, the Ice Age valleys, the legends of saints and giants, and the human history carved into the stone.
We follow the Donard Park approach along the Glen…
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