Silent Valley Ben Crom Dam Walk (10.5 km/3.5 – 4.5 hours)
At 10.5 km, this linear walk to the Ben Crom Dam is the longest of all the trails in Silent Valley Mountain Park. Despite this, it’s also generally considered among the easiest, with mostly flat ground and a tarmac path for much of the way.
The walk offers peace and tranquillity, with pleasant views of the mountains and of course, the impressive lake. Wildflowers dot the grassy areas, while sheep roam around at random.
The immense dam walls eventually loom up before you, and though the climb up may seem tough, the zig-zagging steps make it fairly easy going. From the top, the views are fantastic and it’s a nice place to soak in the scenery.
The Mourne Mountain range includes some of the highest peaks in Northern Ireland. There are just under 100 sizable peaks in the range, which incorporates some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. The Silent Valley Reservoir lies between some of these majestic mountains.
