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Silent Valley Reservoir


At the heart of the Mournes is the beautiful Silent Valley Reservoir, where the River Kilkeel, which supplies Belfast and County Down with water, was dammed in 1933. There are scenic, waymarked walks around the grounds and an interesting exhibition on the dam's construction.


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