Meenard Mtn W Top

Situated within the wild, undulating Sperrin Mountains of County Tyrone, this subsidiary summit offers a quintessential Northern Irish moorland experience. Expect a landscape of deep peat and resilient heather, providing a quiet alternative to the higher peaks nearby. It is a place of solitude, characteristic of the soft-contoured, often boggy uplands of this region.

• •The name Meenard is derived from the Irish 'Mín Ard', which translates to 'high mountain-pasture', a fitting description for the relatively smooth, grass-and-heather-covered slopes characteristic of the Sperrin range.
• •The summit sits on a broad ridge that overlooks the Glenelly Valley, a dramatic glacial feature that cuts through the heart of the Tyrone uplands.
• •Hikers reaching this top earn clear views of Sawel Mountain to the northwest, the highest peak in the Sperrins, along with the nearby dome of Dart Mountain.
• •The terrain is defined by thick blanket bog, which means the most important piece of equipment for a successful ascent is often a pair of reliable, waterproof gaiters.
• •Navigating the summit plateau in heavy mist requires more faith in a compass than in the indistinguishable clumps of moss that constitute the only local landmarks.