Northern Ireland
Mid Hill
444M
1457FT
About Mid Hill
Rising from the rolling moorland of the Antrim Mountains, this 444-metre summit offers an expansive perspective of the plateau. It provides a quiet alternative to its famous neighbour, Slemish, with the open, peat-covered slopes rewarding walkers with clear views across the Braid Valley and east toward the North Channel.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Antrim Mountains
Prominence
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168
Nearest Town
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Geology
Antrim Basalt Formation
Find It
OS Grid Reference
D202157
Latitude
54.9743°N
Longitude
6.1236°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a straightforward English descriptor, frequently used in the region to identify a peak situated between two larger hills or distinct valleys.
- •From the summit, walkers can look directly west to the iconic volcanic profile of Slemish and north toward Trostan, the highest point in County Antrim.
- •Its status as a Marilyn highlights its topographic isolation; although it lacks extreme height, it drops significantly on all sides before the ground rises again.
- •Navigating the summit plateau often requires a pragmatic approach to the classic Antrim landscape of deep heather and deceptively soft peat hags.