Mullaghdoo

About Mullaghdoo

Rising amidst the peat-heavy high ground of the Sperrin Mountains, this broad, heathery summit sits north of Oughtdoorish. It offers a remote, wild character typical of the range's interior. The climb rewards walkers with an uncrowded vantage point over the winding Glenelly Valley and the neighbouring peaks of Sawel and Meenard.

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• •Derived from the Irish Mullach Dubh, the name translates as 'black summit,' a reference to the dark, exposed peat and thick heather that characterises the high ground here.
• •The hill sits on a significant ridge line within the Sperrins, often bypassed by those heading straight for Sawel Mountain, making it a quiet alternative for those seeking solitude.
• •On a clear day, the view northwest extends past the city of Derry to the distinctive silhouette of Slieve Snaght on the Inishowen Peninsula.
• •The 'dark hill' moniker remains fitting for much of the year, as the local bog has a remarkable ability to retain moisture long after the surrounding lowlands have supposedly dried out.