Mullaghmore, County Londonderry Explained

Mullaghmore
Other Name:an Mullach Mór
Elevation M:550
Prominence M:235
Listing:Marilyn
Location:County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Range:Sperrin Mountains
Grid Ref Ireland:C739008
Topo:OSNI Discoverer Series 8 (1:50000)

Mullaghmore [1] is a mountain in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is part of the Sperrins and the 359th highest point on the island of Ireland[2] The summit is dominated by a large telecommunication tower. The peak is located 5 miles north of the village of Draperstown, and 6 miles south of Dungiven.[3] It is also locally known as, "The Birren" hence the road name passing over it is "Birren Road"[4]

References

54.8497°N -6.851°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.logainm.ie/?text=Mullaghmore&listText=Mullaghmore&placeID=57545 Placenames Database of Ireland
  2. Web site: MountainViews . MountainViews website . 2010-02-09.
  3. Web site: Mullaghmore, Draperstown. Google Maps. Mulaghmore. Google Maps. 29 March 2015.
  4. Web site: NiCarFinder Tour Of Ulster promotional page.