Agnew's Hill

About Agnew's Hill

Rising sharply above the dramatic basalt amphitheatre of the Sallagh Braes, this prominent Marilyn offers a rugged, moorland character. The climb from the east is particularly rewarding, providing expansive views over Larne Lough and across the North Channel toward the Scottish peaks of the Mull of Kintyre.

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• •The hill is named after the Agnew family, who served for centuries as the hereditary poets and bards to the O'Neill lords of Clandeboye.
• •The summit plateau offers a panoramic vantage point over the North Channel; on clear days, the distinctive volcanic plug of Ailsa Craig is clearly visible rising from the Firth of Clyde.
• •The eastern flank is defined by the Sallagh Braes, a massive semi-circular basalt escarpment created by post-glacial landslides that showcases the volcanic origins of the Antrim Plateau.
• •Most walkers visit the summit via a section of the Ulster Way, which hugs the cliff edge of the braes before turning inland across the high, peaty heather.
• •Given its total lack of shelter and exposure to the North Channel, the summit provides an excellent environment to test exactly how waterproof your 'waterproof' jacket really is.