Silent Valley Off The Beaten Track 2019 4k

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Join us on our journey off the beaten track through Silent Valley. Instead of going the traditional way we take you up around the back of Slievenaglogh, then head up towards Lough Shannagh. Then pass the Doan before heading back the traditional path to Silent Valley.

The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast.
Ringed by mountains, 'The Valley', located within the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, houses beautiful parkland, lakes and a pond. It attracts around 50,000 visitors per year most of whom come to enjoy the peace and solitude of this mountain area with its unique landscapes and varied wildlife.
Northern Ireland Water has provided a number of visitor facilities at the site including an iinformation centre, conference centre and education centre - all housed in two old colonial style bungalows and enjoying delightful views over the parkland.
Three new walking routes within the Silent Valley were launched in 2014: the all-ability loop, the reservoir loop and the viewpoint loop. These demonstrate the history and heritage of the site, such as the Mourne Wall and the Binnian Tunnell.
Drivers are required to obey the one-way traffic system which leads to a single large car-park at the south end of the reservoir grounds.
Mourne Wall
The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area, built between 1904 and 1922 by the Belfast Water Commissioners.
The wall was crafted from natural granite stone using traditional dry stone walling techniques. On average the wall is about 1.5 metres high and 0.8 to 0.9 metres thick. It is 22 miles (35 km) long and passes over fifteen of the Mourne's summits. Many walkers use the wall as a marker.

Opening times

The reservoir grounds are open daily from 10:00 until 18:30 (May to September) and 10:00 until 16:00 (October to April).

Price list

Car £4.50
Coach £27
Minibus £11
Motor Cycle £2
Foot £1.60
Child £0.60
Season Ticket £19.57
Annual Pass
If you visit on a regular basis you may benefit from an Annual Pass. The current price is £20 for a car pass and £50 for a minibus pass (up to 16 passengers) which will allow entry during normal opening hours for one year. Details on the Water Service website.

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