Owenreagh Hill

About Owenreagh Hill

Rising above the boggy plateaus of the northern Sperrins, this rounded, peat-clad Marilyn offers a quiet, pathless experience. Its broad summit provides clear, unobstructed views across the Faughan Valley toward the higher peaks of Sawel and Meenard, making it a rewarding objective for those who value solitude over easy terrain.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Eoghan Riabhach, meaning 'Grey Eoghan' or 'Brindled Eoghan,' likely a reference to the variegated colours of the heather and mosses that cover its slopes.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a direct view of the main Sperrin ridge, specifically the rounded tops of Sawel Mountain and Meenard which dominate the southern horizon.
• •The hill consists largely of blanket bog and heathland, making for a soft, damp ascent that is characteristic of the wilder, less-trodden fringes of the range.
• •As a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—Owenreagh Hill stands out as a significant landmark in the northern Sperrins despite its modest absolute height.
• •The lack of any defined paths ensures that your primary companions on the ascent will be the local sheep and the occasional persistent bog-hole.