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Mourne Mountains
Mourne Mountains is near Newcastle in County Down, Northern Ireland. Slieve Donard is 850 m. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
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Put your logo on Mourne Mountains on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
The Mourne Mountains rise steeply from the sea in County Down. The highest peak, Slieve Donard, is 850 metres and the tallest mountain in Northern Ireland.
The Mourne Wall, a dry-stone wall 22 miles long, was built between 1904 and 1922 to mark the catchment of the Silent Valley reservoir. The landscape is said to have inspired C. S. Lewis's Narnia.
Quick facts
- Where: Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland
- Built / formed: granite formed around 56 million years ago
- Slieve Donard is 850 m
- The Mourne Wall is 22 miles long
- Said to have inspired Narnia
Visiting Mourne Mountains
Mourne Mountains is open land you can visit freely; check local conditions before you go. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mourne Mountains?
Mourne Mountains is near Newcastle in County Down, Northern Ireland.
When was Mourne Mountains built?
Mourne Mountains: granite formed around 56 million years ago.
Who sponsors Mourne Mountains on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Mourne Mountains is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Mourne Mountains on Sim Britain?
Open Mourne Mountains on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
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