Carnanmore

About Carnanmore

Rising above the rugged north-eastern coast within the Antrim Mountains, this sprawling Hump offers a wild, peat-covered landscape. While its elevation is modest, the sense of isolation is profound, with the summit providing a stark, windswept vantage point overlooking the North Channel toward the Mull of Kintyre.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Carnán Mór, which translates as the 'great little cairn.' It is a somewhat paradoxical title, as a carnán is typically a small mound or heap of stones, yet this one is distinguished by its scale relative to other local features.
• •The summit is crowned by a Neolithic passage tomb, a prehistoric burial monument that indicates the hill has served as a significant landmark and site of ritual for several millennia.
• •From the top, walkers can see the dramatic basalt cliffs of Fair Head to the west and, across the water, the distinct Paps of Jura are often visible on the Scottish horizon on exceptionally clear days.
• •While the height of 379m suggests an easy stroll, the local terrain often consists of 'Antrim porridge'—a deceptive mix of moss and deep peat that can make a single kilometre feel like three.