Chimney Rock Mountain

About Chimney Rock Mountain

Situated in the Eastern Mournes, this rugged granite peak is defined by the striking rock towers near its summit. The ascent offers a wild, pathless character compared to its busier neighbours, providing an exceptional vantage point to gaze across the Irish Sea or up toward the looming bulk of Slieve Donard.

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• •The mountain's name is derived from 'The Chimneys,' a collection of prominent granite tors on the south-eastern slopes that resemble ruined chimney stacks when viewed from the valley below.
• •The slopes hold a sombre history; in 1942, a US B-26 Marauder crashed here during a training exercise, and fragments of the wreckage are still visible among the granite boulders today.
• •From the summit, walkers gain an unparalleled view of the Mourne Wall as it scales the neighbouring peaks, alongside a clear sightline over the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man on clear days.
• •Geologically, the summit belongs to the younger granite of the Mourne Mountains, featuring coarse-grained rock that provides excellent friction for those scrambling around the tors.
• •While its classification as a 'Hump' might sound unglamorous, the steep, trackless heather of the lower slopes ensures you will feel every foot of the ascent in your calves.