Slievemeen

Slievemeen is a straightforward hill walk rather than a destination with much at the top - the real appeal is the journey itself and what you see from the summit. It's one of the lesser-known peaks in the Mourne foothills, accessed easily from Newry, and sits at around 580 metres. The climb takes roughly two hours there and back depending on fitness, with decent views across the surrounding countryside once you've made the effort.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a dramatic peak - don't expect anything like Slieve Donard's sharp ridge - but it's a solid, unpretentious walk that won't exhaust families with teenagers or reasonably fit adults. The path is rough in places and fairly exposed in bad weather, so choose your day. Allow three hours total if you're taking it easy and want to sit about at the top.

Free to access, obviously - it's open hillside. The climb from Newry direction is relatively straightforward navigation, though an OS map or app is sensible in mist.

If you're staying at Kilbroney Caravan Park just over a mile away, this works as a morning or afternoon excursion to stretch your legs without committing to a full mountain day. Combine it with other Mourne walks - Slieve Donard or the Rocky Mountain Trail - if you're gearing up for something more ambitious. The Mournes proper are just south of here, so Slievemeen feels like a useful warm-up rather than a destination in itself.