Slieve Croob

About Slieve Croob

Rising as the highest point of the Dromara Hills, this accessible Marilyn offers a gentler alternative to the jagged Mourne peaks. A straightforward ascent via a transmitter service road leads to a summit marked by an ancient cairn, providing sprawling views over the County Down drumlins toward the Irish Sea.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Sliabh Crúibe, meaning 'mountain of the hoof,' likely a reference to the hill's shape or local folklore regarding a giant’s footprint found near the summit.
• •The hill serves as the primary source of the River Lagan, which begins its journey here as a modest stream before eventually flowing through the heart of Belfast.
• •The summit is topped by a significant Bronze Age cairn; while much of its stone has been repurposed for modern masts, it remains the focal point for the traditional 'Cairn Sunday' gathering every July.
• •On a clear day, the views are exceptional, looking south to the granite peaks of Slieve Binnian and Slieve Donard, and east across the water to the Isle of Man.
• •The summit features such a dense cluster of telecommunications masts that hikers can enjoy 360-degree views of the Mournes while simultaneously benefitting from the best mobile reception in the province.