Regulations United Kingdom Eastern Mournes Area of Special Scientific Interest
Silent Valley Mountain Park
Camping & bivouac and hiking
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Prohibited all year
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Important information
- - Camping and the use of E-scooters are not permitted at Silent Valley.
Published by Northern Ireland Water · Silent Valley
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Silent Valley – Summary of Entry Charges
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- - Pedestrian - £1.60
- - Child - £0.60p
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- - The reservoir grounds are open daily from
- - 9am - 6.30pm (1st April - 30th April)
- - 9am - 9pm (1st May - 31st August)
- - 9am - 6.30pm (1st September -31st October)
- - 9am - 4pm (1st November - 31st March)
Published by Northern Ireland Water · Silent Valley
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Prohibited all year
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Temporary Closure of Lower Loop Nature Trail
Visitors should note that the Silent Valley lower loop trail is temporarily closed due to a landslide. The map below shows this trail highlighted in red.
Sectors:
- Lower Loop Nature Trail
Published by Northern Ireland Water · Silent Valley
In Eastern Mournes Area of Special Scientific Interest