Mullaghcarn South Top [Crocknakeeferty]

About Mullaghcarn South Top [Crocknakeeferty]

Situated on the southern shoulder of its parent peak, Mullaghcarn, this high moorland top offers a quiet escape within the Gortin Glens area. The terrain is typically Sperrin: heather-clad, often heavy underfoot, but providing a clear sense of isolation above the wooded slopes of the nearby forest park.

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• •The name Crocknakeeferty is derived from the Irish Cnoc na gCaifirthe, generally interpreted as the 'hill of the churns', potentially referencing the shape of the land or local agricultural history.
• •While the main summit of Mullaghcarn is known for the steep 'Cardiac Hill' path from Gortin Glen Forest Park, this southern spur remains largely pathless and requires careful navigation through deep heather and peat.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective of the Strule Valley to the south, with the town of Omagh visible beyond the lower foothills of the Sperrins.
• •Navigating the flat, boggy plateau between the South Top and the main summit usually confirms that 'top' is a relative term in the undulating landscape of County Tyrone.