Mullaghaneany

About Mullaghaneany

Located deep in the central Sperrin Mountains, this high, rounded peak offers a true sense of isolation. Expect rugged blanket bog and peat hags underfoot. Reaching the summit rewards you with a commanding view across the Glenelly Valley toward Sawel Mountain and the distant plateau of the Antrim Hills.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Mullach an Éanaigh, which translates as 'summit of the marsh' or 'hilltop of the watery place', a literal description of the saturated peat found across its broad plateau.
• •It is frequently climbed as part of a high-level traverse of the central Sperrins, often paired with the neighbouring Meenard or as a southern approach toward Sawel Mountain.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective of the Sperrins' unique topography, looking directly over the deep glacial trough of the Glenelly Valley toward the peaks of Dart and Sawel.
• •As a Marilyn, the hill possesses a prominence of at least 150 metres, marking it out as one of the primary topographical heights in the region despite its relatively gentle profile.
• •The Irish name 'summit of the marsh' is a rare instance of ancient naming being remarkably understated; most walkers would simply call it a swamp.