Mullaghdoo

About Mullaghdoo

Rising above the remote townland of Oughtdoorish, this peat-covered dome offers a quintessential Sperrins experience. Its broad, heathery slopes require careful navigation through typical boggy terrain, but the effort is rewarded with a quiet, expansive atmosphere. It serves as a rugged stepping stone towards the higher summits of Meenard and Sawel Mountain.

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• •The name Mullaghdoo is derived from the Irish 'Mullach Dubh', meaning 'black summit'. This likely refers to the dark, exposed peat and thick heather that blankets the high ground, a characteristic feature of the central Sperrin range.
• •The summit offers a clear perspective of the Glenelly Valley to the south, while looking west provides a distant view across the Foyle basin toward the sharp-edged profiles of the Blue Stack Mountains in County Donegal.
• •Despite its modest height, the hill is an integral part of the high ridge connecting Meenard to the main mass of Sawel Mountain, providing a remote feeling of isolation far removed from the busier trails of Ulster.
• •In the Sperrins, a 'dry' path is often a matter of optimistic interpretation; an ascent here is usually a test of your waterproofs and your ability to read the varying shades of green in the moss.