List of Northern Ireland districts by highest point explained

This is a list of the eleven current districts of Northern Ireland (borders laid out in 2012) by their highest point.[1] [2] [3] [4]

RankDistrictHeight (m)Relative heightNameGrid reference
1Newry, Mourne and Down850822Slieve Donard
2Derry and Strabane678 657 Sawel Mountain
3 Fermanagh and Omagh665570Cuilcagh
4Causeway Coast and Glens627 302Mullaghaneany
5Mid and East Antrim474Agnew's Hill
6Belfast389 Black Mountain
7Mid Ulster380Sliabh Beagh
8Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon365Carrigatuke
9Antrim and Newtownabbey319Carnearny
10Ards and North Down217Cairngaver
11Lisburn and Castlereagh186Ouley Hill

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Northern Ireland's County High Points - Northern Ireland's Outdoor Adventure Blog. www.outdoorni.com.
  2. Book: Gribbon, Kieron. Ireland's County High Points. March 5, 2012. Gill & Macmillan Ltd. 9781848899629. Google Books.
  3. Web site: Highest Mountains In Northern Ireland. WorldAtlas.
  4. Book: Muir, Jonny. The UK's County Tops: Reaching the top of 91 historic counties. January 15, 2014. Cicerone Press Limited. 9781849659635. Google Books.