Northern Ireland
Cross Slieve
206M
676FT
About Cross Slieve
Rising above the coastal village of Glenarm, this modest Marilyn offers a classic Antrim plateau experience. Despite its height of just 206 metres, the summit provides a sense of scale and openness typical of the region. The terrain is largely grassy, rewarding a short, steady climb with commanding views across the North Channel.
Key Statistics
Rank
98th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Antrim Mountains
Prominence
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150
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
Antrim Basalt Formation
Find It
OS Grid Reference
D236295
Latitude
55.0974°N
Longitude
6.0646°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Irish word sliabh, meaning mountain, while 'Cross' likely refers to its historical position near a crossroads or a boundary marker within the local townlands.
- •Its classification as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—is impressive given its total height is only 206 metres, making it one of the lowest hills in the UK to hold the title.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a direct line of sight across the North Channel to the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, alongside views of the nearby basalt cliffs of Scawt Hill.
- •The hill is situated within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a landscape defined by its distinctive volcanic geology and stepped plateaus.
- •Despite its official status as a mountain of sorts, it is the kind of peak where the walk-in from the car might take longer than the actual ascent.