Bolaght Mountain

Rising above the borderlands of West Tyrone, this modest upland offers a rugged, often wet underfoot experience typical of the region. Despite its low elevation, its status as a Marilyn ensures far-reaching views across the Derg Valley toward the Bluestack Mountains in Donegal. It is a quiet, lonely spot for those seeking solitude.

• •The name Bolaght is likely derived from the Irish 'Buaile', referring to a 'booley' or summer hill pasture where cattle were historically driven during the warmer months to graze on the higher ground.
• •Because it is classified as a Marilyn, the hill possesses a prominence of at least 150 metres; this isolation grants it an unobstructed lookout over the Killeter Forest and the distant, jagged silhouette of Errigal on a clear day.
• •The ascent from the south near Castlederg involves navigating notoriously heathery and peat-heavy terrain, making the walk feel considerably more strenuous than the 345-metre altitude suggests.
• •In these parts, 'mountain' is a generous title for a summit of this height, but the persistent Tyrone bog and lack of formal paths will quickly convince your legs of its status.