White Mountain

About White Mountain

Situated in the eastern heart of the Sperrin Mountains near Moneyneany, this 537m peak offers a quintessential Northern Irish moorland experience. Its broad, peat-draped slopes rise above the Glenshane Pass, providing a steady climb for those seeking solitude away from the more prominent, mast-topped summit of neighbouring Mullaghmore.

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• •The name is a literal translation of the Irish 'Sliabh Bán'. This likely refers to the pale appearance of the hill in winter, or the presence of Nardus stricta (matgrass), which turns a bleached, whitish colour during the colder months.
• •The summit is often visited as part of a wider circuit of the eastern Sperrins, commonly paired with Mullaghmore to the west via a high, often waterlogged col.
• •Views from the top are expansive, offering a clear perspective south across the Moyola Valley toward the basaltic plateau of Slieve Gallion and the distant glimmer of Lough Neagh.
• •The surrounding slopes are part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterised by extensive blanket bog that serves as an important habitat for the red grouse.
• •Despite the name, a walker is far more likely to return with boots dyed a deep peat-brown than anything approaching white.