Which road takes me from Hilltown into the Mournes towards Spelga Dam?

Spelga Dam is in the Mourne uplands, with local roads from the Hilltown side leading into the mountain area.

It is not reached by driving to Silent Valley’s main visitor entrance on Head Road. Use Spelga Dam as the precise destination and be ready for a winding upland road exposed to poor weather. There is no reason to stop on a narrow bend for photographs: use a suitable signed stopping place and check conditions before an icy or windy journey.