Carnearny [Tobernaveen Hill]

About Carnearny [Tobernaveen Hill]

Rising above the town of Antrim, this Marilyn offers an accessible ascent into the southern Antrim Mountains. Though modest in height, its position provides clear perspectives over the vast expanse of Lough Neagh. Expect typical upland terrain of rough grass and heather, often shared with local livestock on the open hillside.

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• •The name Carnearny is derived from the Irish Carn Earnáin, meaning 'Earnán’s cairn', while its alternative name, Tobernaveen, comes from Tobar na bhFiann, translating as 'the well of the warriors'.
• •From the 319-metre summit, you are rewarded with a sweeping view of Lough Neagh to the south and the distinctive volcanic plug of Slemish rising to the north.
• •The hill sits adjacent to Tardree Forest, a site of geological interest in Northern Ireland due to its rare deposits of rhyolite, a volcanic rock formed during the same period of activity as the Giant’s Causeway.
• •Despite its classification as a Marilyn—meaning it has at least 150 metres of prominence—the summit feels more like a gentle, rounded invitation than a rugged peak.