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Mourne Mountains Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 850 metres Summits in area: 47 OS Map(s): 20, 29 for all tops Set Area Map On     Slievemeen Hill Down County Sliabh Mín A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Sliabh Míol [PNNI], 'smooth mountain') Height: 472 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 29 for top Grid Ref: J20156 17000 Latitude: 54.088147 Longitude: -6.164548 ITM: 720078 817007 Prominence: 37m   Isolation: 0.6km Two-thirds of the way up the western slopes of Slievemeen is a boulder called Cloghmore, from Ir. An Chloch Mhór, 'the big stone'. Legend has it that this stone was thrown across Carlingford Lough during an encounter between the gigantic Finn MacCool and his Scottish counterpart Benandonner. In this contest Finn was victorious and Benandonner fell in Co. Louth where his body can be seen in silhouette stretched along the summit of Slieve Foy (Edward Atkinson, Dromore: an Ulster Diocese, p.254). In another version of the story Finn's adversary was the Devil himself and the great boulder was thrown by Finn. The Devil threw a huge clod of earth, but missed. The missile landed in the Irish sea, forming the Isle of Man, while the hollow left where he scooped it up filled with water, forming Lough Neagh. Slievemeen is the 545th highest summit in Ireland. Slievemeen is the second most southerly summit in the Mourne Mountains area. Our data has reached 69% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Slievemeen Page 1 of 1 Picture: Slievemeen from Slievemartin Expand pics.   Fine little hill in th southern Mournes Short Summary created by wicklore  2 May 2011 Although only a medium sized hill, all of Slievemeen’s 472 metres rise above Carlingford Lough giving it a commanding position and fine views. Most notable are the views of Carlingford Lough itself and across to Slieve Foye & both Foxes and Ravens Rock, although the views out to sea and up towards Black Mountain are great too. The summit is marked by a little pile of stones that is too modest for this singular viewpoint. Slievemeen is easily reached from the carpark at J196 174 (Point A), where there is a notice board with maps, colour coded routes and general information. The car park is situated at about 250 metres altitude, taking a lot of the sting out of the climb. Following well marked tracks will get you to the col at J202 174 (Point B) between Slievemeen and Slievemartin in about 20 minutes. Another 10 minutes along a fence brings you to Slievemeen's summit at J201 169 (Point C). An easy walk recommended for beginners and children. Point A: J196 174 Point B: J202 174 Point C: J201 169 (turn area map On) Comment Rating (4.00) Picture: Slieve Foye across Carlingford Lough Expand pics. by wicklore  22 Sep 2009 I parked at the well used large car park at J196 174 (Point A). This was bustling with people having barbeques, playing sports and wandering along nearby tracks. There were horse riders, mountain bikers and plenty of hikers. I had absolutely no concerns at leaving my car there. It is always a bit worrying parking a car in unfamiliar places but this really felt like a secure starting place. At the end of the car park is a notice board with maps, colour coded routes and general information. Beyond this is a track where there is a choice of two 'black arrow' routes. By taking the left route, and following the arrows, I headed up through the forest to the col (J202 174 (Point B))between Slievemeen and Slievemartin in about 25 minutes. Another 10 minutes along a fence brings you to the few stones that mark Slievemeen's summit at J201 169 (Point C). The views were fantastic in the good weather. The Cooley's were so near and so far south across Carlingford Lough, basking in the sunshine. Warrenpoint and Rostrevor were only a stones throw to the west. The Irish Sea glistened and sparkled off to the east. Shanlieve, Binnian and distant Bearnagh were distinctive among the spread of hills to the north. I headed back to the col and on to Slievemartin which took about 15 minutes. I chose to continue on from there to Crenville and Slievemeel, and I would recommend this car park as the start point for those looking for either the short or longer walk. I was easily able to follow forest tracks the 3 kms back from Slievemeel to the car park. Point A: J196 174 Point B: J202 174 Point C: J201 169 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   Famous stone, yes, seriously! by pdtempan  21 May 2010 The story about Cloghmore (An Chloch Mhór, 'the big stone') is perhaps more remarkable than the stone itself. According to local legend it was thrown across Carlingford Lough by the giant Finn MacCool while fighting his Scottish counterpart Benandonner. And that's no word of a lie (unlike some mischievous mistruths recently made up on this site about another stone!). (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: The modest summit and the view SE over Slieve Fadda and Kilkeel. Expand pics. by csd  29 Jul 2007 Slievemeen is only 800 metres away from Slievemartin, so you might as well bag the two of them at the same time. Both have similar great views and are well worth the minimal effort required. (Comment Rating 2.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by three5four0  20 Jul 2008 Slievemeen, the last top on my walk from Pigeon to Rostrevor and only a short walk from Slievemartin. The views are great from the summit, but also from the small top of Ballynagelty whilst descending by the old wall & fence to Cloghmore. From here you can follow paths and forestry tracks down to Rostrevor. (Comment Rating 2.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average (End of comment section for Slievemeen. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 30 Next page >> Forum: General Tomaneena summit Dessie1 16 hours ago. Wasnt sure how to add gps reading of summit Simon,so heres a pic!!!    Summit Comment Bunnacunneen: Access Issue Frank12345 20 hours ago. Just south of the summit there are two bright red warning signs 'No unauthorised access beyond this point'. 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