Silent Valley Mountain Park Masterplan consultation progress with public

NI Water is delighted to announce the initial community engagement project on the future of Silent Valley Mountain Park has been completed. 

The next stage is to share the findings of the consultation and gain feedback on the plan, which will then form the basis for future development and funding opportunities for the Silent Valley site. 

Silent Valley Masterplan

The Silent Valley Masterplan shows how NI Water could enhance the existing visitor experience whilst preserving the unique tranquility of the site, allowing us to see what the local community and indeed the wider NI public would like to see at this site to make it a truly inclusive attraction for all.
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Silent Valley – Summary of Entry Charges

• Car- £5.00
• Mini Bus - £13.00
• Coach - £35.00
• Pedestrian - £1.60 
• Child - £0.60p
• Motor Bike - £2.50
• A contactless system is also available as an alternative to paying with cash. 
• The reservoir grounds are open daily from 9am until 9pm (April-Oct) and 9am until 4pm (Nov-March)
• There is currently capacity for 120 cars - this will be on a first come first served basis and no access will be permitted once the site is at capacity. If anyone parks in an unsafe manner on public roads, they may get ticketed by the police. 

Important information

• Camping and the use of E-scooters are not permitted at Silent Valley.

Mourne Wall Centenary

2022 marked the one-hundredth anniversary of the completion of the Mourne Wall construction; a remarkable feat of craftmanship that has stood the test of time and harsh conditions over the century. Work on the wall began in 1904 and took 18-years to complete, providing a boundary for the 9,000-acre water catchment area that supplies the Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs.

100 words for the Mourne wall - The Stone Men by WGH 20/2/22