"Best weather day in Ireland - sunny and slightly breezy. Trail is well marked, and easier than the other peaks we've hit. We didn't have time to hit Slieve Commodagh, wish we did. " — colleenmarie512 • Sep 7, 2019

"The first time I did Slieve Donard was in July 2018. The plan was to do the entire Mourne wall that day but we didn't quite manage that. The walk was over 30 km though with 1600 metres of ascent so we got a good bit done on that hot day." — hannahaapio • Jul 14, 2018

"Solo. From Newcastle using the standard route beside Glen River to col between Slieve Commedach and Slieve Donard and then beside the Mourne Wall. The lower section through the forest, where the river comes down in a series of cascades, is a delight. About 150 others making the ascent." — peter43 • Jul 10, 2017

"First time to the Mourne Mountains. Started out relatively clear and turned into heavy clouds nearing the wall. Planned to summit Donard, but we only saw people going right (and not knowing any better) we continued up the wall in the direction of the other people. Cold enough that snow and ice was still piled up, yet warm enough that puddles and mud were also present. Realized we were at Commedagh at the top. Oh well, still a great day of hiking. " — scottheaney • Feb 7, 2015

"I've done this many times. The time, I started at the Trassey Track, and up Slievenaglogh, Corragh, Commedagh then Donard and then down by Bloody Bridge. I find the track from Donard car park is usually very busy, doesn't have the best views in the Mournes and doesn't provide the opportunity to get into the heart of the mountains." — jim.mcmanus.9440 • Aug 18, 2012