Northern Ireland

Pollnalaght [Poll na Leacht]

298M

978FT

About Pollnalaght [Poll na Leacht]

Situated as a rugged outlier in the northern Sperrin foothills, this modest summit offers an understated, peat-covered alternative to the higher peaks nearby. At 298 metres, its prominence makes it a rewarding vantage point for surveying the Faughan Valley and the rolling landscape of County Londonderry.

Key Statistics

Rank

126th Highest in Northern Ireland

Parent Range

Londonderry and N Tyrone

Prominence

184

Nearest Town

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Geology

Carboniferous Limestone & Sandstone

Classifications

Humps Marilyns

Nearby Fells

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OS Grid Reference

H369701

Latitude

54.5779°N

Longitude

7.4291°W

Did You Know?

•The name Pollnalaght is derived from the Irish Poll na Leacht, which translates as 'hollow of the monuments' or 'hole of the stone heaps,' usually denoting a place of historical burial or commemorative cairns.
•Though it falls short of the 300-metre mark, its 150 metres of prominence earns it Marilyn status, marking it as a significant topographical feature in the area between Feeny and Claudy.
•On a clear day, the summit offers an excellent perspective of the main Sperrin spine to the southeast, including the distinct profiles of Sawel Mountain and Dart Mountain.

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