Silent Valley | Mourne Mountains | Silent Valley Newcastle | Northern Ireland Tourism | Spelga Dam
Silent Valley is based in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, County Down and is home to the Spelga Dam. Within the beautiful landmark in Northern Ireland, you can find a great look into the history of the area including the Binnian Tunnel.
You can walk through the peace and solitude of Silent Valley and up to Ben Crom Reservoir where you can get a spectacular view of the Mournes.
The Silent Valley reservoir supplies water to most of County Down, the surrounding Counties and a large portion of Belfast.
A perfect family day out for walking or a scenic drive along the Mourne coastal route taking you from Newcastle to Warrenpoint. There are plenty of places to stop along the way for a picnic, food, drink or to take in the beautiful surroundings of the Mournes in County Down.
Spelga Dam has views to offer as well but if you're looking for something a bit more interesting there is Spelga Dam's Magic Hill. Caused by a magnetic effect because of vast amounts of rushing water a car with its handbrake off can be observed rolling backwards uphill!
The Mournes of Couny Down offer spectacular views and walks such as Silent Valley, Spelga Dam and the surrounding areas with plenty of walking trails to enjoy as a family, an explorer or hiker. There is something for everyone at Silent Valley and in the Mourne mountains.
Silent Valley Reservoir is a fantastic place for a peaceful walk with it's many walking trails or an ideal picnic location for families searching for free things to do in Northern Ireland.
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