Cregganconroe

About Cregganconroe

Situated within the heathery expanse of the Sperrin Mountains, this 300-metre Hump offers a quiet, often damp trek through typical Ulster blanket bog. It is a place of wide horizons and deep history, where the modest climb is justified by the proximity to significant prehistoric megaliths and expansive valley views.

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• •The name Cregganconroe is derived from the Irish Creagán Chon Rua, which translates as 'the little rocky place of the red hound,' though 'Conroe' may also refer to a specific historical figure.
• •On the lower slopes of the hill sits the Cregganconroe Court Tomb, an impressive Neolithic burial site featuring a semi-circular forecourt leading into a stone-lined gallery.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective of the central Sperrins, with the larger bulk of Mullaghcarn visible to the west and the range's highest peak, Sawel Mountain, standing to the north.
• •Despite the name promising a 'rocky place,' a hiker's primary experience of the terrain is likely to be a masterclass in the various depths and consistencies of Sperrin blanket bog.