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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Follow a farm track to the lake of the fox, cool off with a swim or climb Doan for panoramic views.

getting to the start

The approach to Lough Shannagh is from a discreet car park on the B27, 7km (4.4 miles) north of Kilkeel on the east side of the road. A track locally known as the Banns Road leads into the hills.

Follow the trail

Follow the Banns Road which leads into the hills and passes through the Mourne Wall built between 1904 and 1922 to enclose the catchment of the Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs. The Ben Crom reservoir is a striking feature of the view from this point, occupying a glaciated valley to the north. The track to Lough Shannagh winds uphill from the wall and crosses the Miner’s Hole River, the name recalling unsuccessful excavations for metal ores by Cornish miners.

points of interest

• Watch out for the sundew that can be found on boggy areas. This is an insectivorous plant that feeds on insects. Its leaves can trap and digest small insects on the sticky surface.

• Keep your eyes peeled for Cotton grass that is found in abundance. The track ends at Lough Shannagh (the lake of the fox) at a granite sand beach at the south end. The route returns to the start via the same track.