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The Silent Valley
Ringed by mountains, the Silent Valley is located within the Mourne Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty and was used to provide water from the Mourne Mountains for most of
County Down and a large part of Belfast. Hewn from granite more than 50 million years
ago, this is a tranquil landscape with impressive views, woodlands and waterfalls, and
megalithic tombs hidden in the uplands. Nearby St Patrick’s Stream is said to mark the
boundary of the old Kingdom of Mourne; a rock with a hand print lies in the stream where
Ireland’s patron saint banished snakes and knelt down to drink the water.
Game of Thrones
and sci-fi feature
Robot Overlords
have filmed in the area.
Photo credit: Northern Ireland Screen
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County Down, Northern Ireland
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