Real places.
Credited photographs.
Thank you to the photographers who make a closer look at the mountain possible.
Source records and derivative identities were reviewed in October 2026. Original photographs retain their linked licences; no blanket site copyright replaces them. Crops illustrate a place, never current conditions. Social images use the credited Mournes, Donard Wall and Donard summit photographs, plus an author-owned three-book composition.
The Mourne Wall and mountains seen from Donard
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Dieglop ·
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Slieve Donard above Newcastle
Slieve Donard and its acolytes Thomas's Mountain and Millstone Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 7304702.jpg
Eric Jones · © Eric Jones
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Newcastle beach beneath the Mournes
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Ardfern ·
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Donard Park at the foot of the mountains
Donard Park.JPG
Sarahj2107 ·
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The Glen River in Donard Wood
Donard Falls on the Glen River - geograph.org.uk - 6027445.jpg
Eric Jones · © Eric Jones
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Donard Bridge over the Glen River
Donard Bridge over the Glen River - geograph.org.uk - 6440058.jpg
Eric Jones · © Eric Jones
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The open Glen River valley below Donard
The incised Glen River with Slieve Donard in the background - geograph.org.uk - 1979281.jpg
Eric Jones · © Eric Jones
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The old ice house in the Donard valley
The Donard Icehouse - geograph.org.uk - 437617.jpg
Oliver Dixon · © Oliver Dixon
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Slieve Donard’s summit
Slieve Donard summit - geograph.org.uk - 5220392.jpg
Colin Park · © Colin Park
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The Mourne Wall climbing Slieve Donard
The Mourne Wall ascending Slieve Donard - geograph.org.uk - 4441636.jpg
Eric Jones · © Eric Jones
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