TypePeak
LocationNewry, Newry, Mourne and Down
Nearest parkHilltop Hideaway (Secluded pod with private hot tub) (5.5 mi)
About Monascreebe
The walk up Monascreebe rewards you with proper views across the Mourne Mountains and into County Louth. It's not the highest peak in the range - that honour goes to Slieve Donard - but it's less crowded and feels more like an actual expedition than a tourist tick-box.
From Newry, you're looking at a decent walk in. Most people approach via the Glen River valley, and it takes a solid couple of hours to reach the summit depending on your fitness and how often you stop for breath. The path can be boggy underfoot, so proper walking boots aren't optional. The terrain's mixed - grassy slopes, rocky sections, the usual mountain fare. On a clear day you can see right across to the coast.
This is walkers' territory, full stop. If you're after an Instagram moment or somewhere to park the car and wander for twenty minutes, keep looking. Families with younger kids might find the ascent tough, though determined teenagers with proper kit will manage fine.
Free to access, naturally - it's a mountain. Allow three to four hours for the round trip if you're at a reasonable pace. Avoid the winter months when conditions can turn nasty fast.
If you're staying at Hilltop Hideaway nearby, this makes a cracking day out. Burn off the energy on the mountain, soak in that hot tub afterwards. That's the proper way to do a Mourne holiday.
From Newry, you're looking at a decent walk in. Most people approach via the Glen River valley, and it takes a solid couple of hours to reach the summit depending on your fitness and how often you stop for breath. The path can be boggy underfoot, so proper walking boots aren't optional. The terrain's mixed - grassy slopes, rocky sections, the usual mountain fare. On a clear day you can see right across to the coast.
This is walkers' territory, full stop. If you're after an Instagram moment or somewhere to park the car and wander for twenty minutes, keep looking. Families with younger kids might find the ascent tough, though determined teenagers with proper kit will manage fine.
Free to access, naturally - it's a mountain. Allow three to four hours for the round trip if you're at a reasonable pace. Avoid the winter months when conditions can turn nasty fast.
If you're staying at Hilltop Hideaway nearby, this makes a cracking day out. Burn off the energy on the mountain, soak in that hot tub afterwards. That's the proper way to do a Mourne holiday.
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What type of attraction is Monascreebe?
Monascreebe is a peak in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland.
Are there holiday parks near Monascreebe?
Yes, there are 1 holiday parks near Monascreebe. The closest is Hilltop Hideaway (Secluded pod with private hot tub), just 5.5 miles away, rated 5.0 out of 5 by visitors.
Where is Monascreebe?
Monascreebe is located near Newry in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland. It is easily accessible from nearby holiday parks, making it ideal for a day trip during your stay. The nearest park is just 5.5 miles away.
What else is there to do near Monascreebe?
Near Monascreebe you can also visit Slieve Gullion (peak), Croslieve (peak), Tievecrom (peak), Sky Hill (peak). Browse our Newry area guide for the full list of things to do.