Trassey Track And Hare's Gap Walk
This walk in the Mourne Mountains takes you along the Trassey Track to the spectacular mountain pass of Hare's Gap.
The walk starts from the car parking area on the Trassey Road just to the west of Tollymore Forest Park. From here you pick up the track and head south through Clonachullion Wood.
You continue south passing along the Shimna River before coming to Hare's Gap.
Along the way there are splendid views of the surrounding mountains and the Mourne Wall which runs through the area.
The trail runs for just over 2 miles and is reasonably easy for most of the way.
To continue your walking in the area head east from the car park to explore the popular Tollymore Forest Park. There are a number of colour coded trails taking you around the park's peaceful woodland and riverside paths.
Trassey Track Open Street Map 
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Trassey Track Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The long distance Mourne Way passes through the area. The 23 mile trail runs from coastal Newcastle to Rostrevor on Carlingford Lough. The waymarked path is a great way of further exploring the Mourne Mountains.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Entrance to the Trassey Track in the Mourne Mountains
The Trassey Track winding its way up the valley from the mountain wall
Gateway leading into Clonachullion Wood
Trassey Track near Clonachullion Hill. Slieve Meelmore (704m) in the background
The track crossroads in the Trassey Valley
The Trassey Track below the towering Spellack Crag
View SSE along the Trassey Track towards the confluence of the two U-shaped valleys
The Mourne Wall at the Hare's Gap