Mourne Wall Walk (South Section)

Mourne Wall Walk (South Section) scores 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness on Wildpack Collective, making it a solid choice for adventurous dog owners. It's a big, rewarding high-mountain traverse covering Slieve Binnian, Slievelamagan and beyond, so it suits dogs that are fit, confident on rough terrain, and happy with a long day out.

Dogs can be let off lead once you're clear of the lower sheep fields and up onto the high ground, which gives them plenty of freedom across the peaks. However, leads are required at the road start near Carrick Little and when passing through the sheepfolds at Moolieve, so it's worth keeping one easily to hand throughout the day.

This is a serious mountain day — plan for around ten hours for the full southern arc, with surfaces ranging from stone pitched path to rough bog and granite blockfield, and real exposure on the summits in bad weather. There are no facilities whatsoever en route, so bring plenty of water for your dog; the nearest amenities are in Annalong or at the Silent Valley visitor centre. If a shorter outing suits you better, turning off at the Annalong valley is a sensible option.