Tullybrack [Reyfad] [Tulaigh Bhreac]

About Tullybrack [Reyfad] [Tulaigh Bhreac]

Rising above the boggy plateaus of the Fermanagh-Tyrone border, this understated Marilyn offers a quiet, expansive experience. Its name, Tulaigh Bhreac, translates as 'speckled hillock', likely referring to the mottled pattern of heather and grass. At 386m, the summit provides a clear perspective over the Lough Erne basin and the distant Sperrin Mountains.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Tulaigh Bhreac, meaning 'speckled hill,' referring to the mottled pattern of heather and grass, while Reyfad refers to the nearby townland of 'Ráth Fada' or the long fort.
• •The hill is part of a significant limestone plateau; the nearby Reyfad Pot is one of the deepest cave systems in Ireland, though the surface is largely dominated by thick peat and heather.
• •On a clear day, the summit offers a wide panorama that includes the distinctive flat-topped silhouette of Benbulbin to the west and the sprawling waters of Lower Lough Erne.
• •Navigating the summit plateau offers a quintessential upland experience, requiring a careful eye for both the view and the hidden limestone 'swallow holes' that pepper the boggy terrain.