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Memorial to the workmen killed on the site of the Silent Valley Reservoir (1920s -30s) and Ben Crom (1950s) - geograph.org.uk - 6961982📷 Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0

Silent Valley Reservoir

Kilkeel, United Kingdom

Nature

A reservoir in the heart of the Mournes, ringed by granite peaks and the dry-stone Mourne Wall. NI Water runs the car park and charges a fee; walk along the dam or up the valley towards Ben Crom.

Nearest town
Kilkeel, United Kingdom
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
54.1230, -5.9950

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Carrick Little GlampingCampsite
    4 km from Silent Valley Reservoir
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Rock Caravan SiteMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Silent Valley Reservoir
    Motorhomes
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  • Sunnyholme Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Silent Valley Reservoir · 301 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Woodcroft Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Silent Valley Reservoir · 189 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Windsor Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Silent Valley Reservoir · 188 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Slieve Croob CampingCampsite
    23 km from Silent Valley Reservoir
    Drinking waterShowersToilets
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Silent Valley Reservoir?

Silent Valley Reservoir is in Kilkeel, United Kingdom, at GPS 54.1230, -5.9950. It is about 12 km from Newcastle.

Can you camp near Silent Valley Reservoir?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Carrick Little Glamping, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Silent Valley Reservoir?

Silent Valley Reservoir is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Strangford Lough and the Mourne Mountains.

What is there to see near Silent Valley Reservoir?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tollymore Forest Park (12 km), Castle Ward (39 km), Monasterboice (47 km) and Mount Stewart (54 km).

When is the best time to visit Silent Valley Reservoir?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)