Majestic Mountains of Ireland
Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Sperrin Mountains in Northern Ireland, with its historic value and natural charm. Discover the highest peak in the Derryveagh Mountains of Donegal and the inspiration behind C.S. Lewis's Narnia in the Mourne Mountains. Journey through the rugged terrain of MacGillycuddy's Reeks in Kerry and the spiritual site of Croagh Patrick in Mayo.
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Sperrin Mountains The Sperrin Mountains are situated in Northern Ireland. This mountain range stretches from Strabane in Co. Tyrone to Lough Neagh, and has ten peaks above 500 m. The highest peak is Mount Sawel, at 678 m.
Sperrin Mountains The Sperrin Mountains is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area also stands out for its historic value. More than 90 Bronze Age stone circles have been found here.
Derryveagh Mountains At 751 m, Mount Errigal is the highest peak in Co. Donegal s Derryveagh Mountains. It is part of a mountain chain (a row of tall mountains) known as the Seven Sisters.
Quartzite The rock here is rich in quartzite, which glows pink at sunset.
Mourne Mountains At 850 m, Slieve Donard is the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
Mourne Mountains C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia series of fantasy books for children, grew up in Belfast. He said that the Mourne Mountains were his inspiration for the land of Narnia.
MacGillycuddys Reeks The MacGillycuddy s Reeks mountain range is in Co. Kerry. It is home to Ireland s highest peak, Carrauntoohil, which stands at 1,040 m. Co. Kerry is littered with many of Ireland s highest peaks.
Gap of Dunloe The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass that separates the MacGillycuddy s Reeks in the west from Purple Mountain in the east.
Croagh Patrick Croagh Patrick, a mountain in Westport, Co. Mayo, stands at 764 m tall and has been a site of pilgrimage since Stone Age times.
Croagh Patrick Many pilgrims climb Croagh Patrick on the last Sunday of July, known as Reek Sunday. One of Croagh Patrick s nicknames is the Reek. Some even go barefoot!
Lugnaquilla At 925 m, Lugnaquilla in the Wicklow Mountains, Co. Wicklow is the highest peak in Ireland outside of Co. Kerry.
The Wicklow Way The Wicklow Way has been designated as a National Waymarked Trail. It is a safe walking trail through the mountains and was the first of its kind to be established in Ireland.
Slieve Bloom Mountains The Slieve Bloom Mountains link the counties of Laois and Offaly. At 527 m, Arderin is the highest peak in this mountain range.
Slieve Bloom Mountains The Slieve Bloom Mountains are home to Ireland s largest state-owned Nature Reserve. Each season brings its own appeal to these beautiful mountains.
Knockmealdown Mountains The Knockmealdown Mountains lie on the border of counties Tipperary and Waterford. This area is a breeding ground for two endangered bird species red grouse and hen harrier. The highest peak here is Knockmealdown, at a height of 794 m.
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