Northern Ireland
Pigeon Rock North
534M
1752FT
About Pigeon Rock North
Overlooking the Spelga Reservoir, this quieter northern shoulder of Pigeon Rock Mountain offers a less-trodden alternative to its higher southern neighbour. The terrain is typical of the Western Mournes—grassy and occasionally boggy—providing clear, functional views across the valley to the craggy slopes of Slieve Muck and the dam below.
Key Statistics
Rank
38th Highest in Northern Ireland
Parent Range
Mourne Mountains
Prominence
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20m
Nearest Town
Ballyaughian
Geology
Mourne Granite & Silurian Shale
Find It
OS Grid Reference
J261250
Latitude
54.1586°N
Longitude
6.0704°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Gaelic 'Carraig na gColm', referring to the rock pigeons or wild doves that historically nested in the crags on the mountain's steeper western escarpment.
- •The summit provides a direct line of sight over Spelga Dam and the B27 mountain road, offering a unique perspective on how the modern reservoir sits within the ancient glacial bowl of the Deer's Meadow.
- •It is most commonly reached as part of a high-level circuit starting from the Spelga Pass, often combined with Slieve Muck and the main summit of Pigeon Rock Mountain.
- •Navigating the featureless heather and peat hags between here and the main summit in poor visibility often proves more challenging than the modest elevation suggests.