Northern Ireland
Ott Mountain
527M
1728FT
About Ott Mountain
Standing in the heart of the Western Mournes, this accessible peak offers a straightforward ascent via the popular Ott Track. Its grassy slopes provide a gateway to the high peaks, offering superb, unobstructed views of the jagged granite of Slieve Bearnagh and the distinctive, conical profile of nearby Doan.
Key Statistics
Rank
40th Highest in Northern Ireland
Parent Range
Mourne Mountains
Prominence
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31
Nearest Town
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Geology
Mourne Granite & Silurian Shale
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
J283269
Latitude
54.1756°N
Longitude
6.0349°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Irish word Ucht, which translates to 'breast' or 'hill-breast', describing the rounded profile of the mountain's southern slope.
- •The 'Ott Track' which leads towards the col is an ancient route used by farmers to move livestock; it remains one of the most efficient ways to reach the high interior of the range.
- •The summit provides a particularly clear perspective of the Silent Valley Reservoir and the dramatic, stepped masonry of the Ben Crom Dam.
- •It is often bagged as part of a classic 'three-peak' loop alongside its neighbours, Carn Mountain and Slieve Loughshannagh, connected by the proximity of the Mourne Wall.
- •It is the ideal peak for those who want to feel like they are deep in the mountains while still being back at the car park in time for lunch.