Yesterday saw the first crystal clear in the Mournes for four months, the winter seemed to drag on forever. I only had time for a short walk so decided upon Slieve Muck from Dears meadow. The summit is gained by following the Mourne wall. The ascent is steep in places and marshy in the lower regions but as height was gained the ground became harder as I encountered frosty conditions. Slieve Muck occupies a central location in the Mournes sandwiched between the higher eastern peaks and lower western peaks. Upon gaining the summit I counted all the mountains in view - 39 in total. If you are ever on the summit don't stop at the trig point, go the the stiles in the Mourne wall and head towards the east to get the best views.
Slievemoughanmore to Slievenamiskan:
Spelga reservoir:
Eagle and Slieve Foye, co Louth:
Zoom-in on Carn, Slieveloughshannagh, Meelbeg, Bernagh and Lough Shannagh:
Doan, Ben Crom, Bernagh, Commedagh, Donard, Lamagan:
The western Mournes and Slieve Gullion, Armagh:
Bernagh to Binnian:
Donard to Binnian:
The eastern and central Mournes from Muck:
Slieve Binnian and Slievenaglogh:
Knockchree to Slievenaglogh:
Carlingford Lough:
Eagle, Slievemoughanmore and Pigeon:
Spelga reservoir: