Thur Mountain [An Tor]

About Thur Mountain [An Tor]

Rising above the northern shores of Lough Allen on the Leitrim-Cavan border, this unassuming Marilyn offers a quiet, often trackless ascent. Part of the rugged Iron Mountains, its broad, heathery summit provides clear perspectives over the waters of the Shannon's first great lake and the neighbouring slopes of Slieve Anierin.

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• •The Irish name An Tor translates as 'the tower' or 'the bush,' often used in topography to denote a prominent, steep-sided hill or a rocky outcrop that stands out from the surrounding moorland.
• •Situated near the village of Dowra, the mountain overlooks the infant River Shannon as it flows into Lough Allen, marking a wild borderland between counties Leitrim and Cavan.
• •From the summit, the view to the northeast is dominated by the long, flat-topped silhouette of the Cuilcagh Mountains, while the bulky mass of Slieve Anierin rises to the south.
• •Given the local reputation for rainfall and the depth of the summit peat, the mountain is best tackled by those who view 'dry feet' as a theoretical concept rather than a practical requirement.