Last Sunday saw me take in one of my favourite summits in the Mournes, Slieve Muck. Slieve Muck occupies a central location sandwiched between the higher eastern Mournes and neighboring western Mournes. It was the first week-end of sunshine since January
. Starting from Dear's Meadow mid-afternoon I followed the Mourne wall towards the summit; the summit is a broad grassy dome-shaped peak which requires considerable detours to get the best photos. After venturing southwards towards Gamekeepers Lodge I cut back to the summit cairn. I was pleasantly surprised to see some snow patches on the summit. I took my time soaking up the sun as I returned to the car by following the Mourne wall. Total distance was approximately 6km.
Retrospective view of Pigeon, taken on the ascent:
From Doan to Binnian:
Slieve Binnian and Slievenaglogh:
Great gully of Eagle:
Crocknefeola forest:
Spelga reservoir:
From wee Binnian to Commedagh:
Knockchree and Slievenagore:
The Binnians:
Carlingford Lough from Slieve Muck:
Spelga Reservoir:
The Mourne wall and the eastern Mournes:
Slievenaglogh and Knockchree:
Eastern and central Mournes from Muck:
Binnian, Lamagan and Donard from Muck: