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Sawel Mountain Summit

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Sawel Mountain Summit

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Sawel Mountain Summit

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    Location: Oughtmame, Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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    May 8, 2023

    Hiking

    Sawel Mountain stands at 678m and is the highest peak in the Sperrins range, and the 8th highest in Northern Ireland. The vegetation around the summit consists of montane heathland, featuring a medley of plant life including heather, bilberries and cowberries. From the summit, you can enjoy uninterrupted views across the countryside of County Londonderry and Tyrone.

    May 12, 2023

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    Sawel Mountain stands at 678m and is the highest peak in the Sperrins range, and the 8th highest in Northern Ireland. The vegetation around the summit consists of montane heathland, featuring a medley of plant life including heather, bilberries and cowberries. From the summit, you can enjoy uninterrupted views across the countryside of County Londonderry and Tyrone.

    It's all downhill from this point on, so you can enjoy a scenic descent back to the carpark.

    June 23, 2025

    Hiking

    Wear waterproof shoes/boots because even on the longest day of the year it's still wet underfoot

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    1. Sawel Mountain — Sperrins

    4.56km

    01:43

    320m

    320m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Sawel & Dart Mountain from Sperrin Road — Sperrins

    8.51km

    03:02

    500m

    500m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Dart and Sawel Mountain — Sperrins

    20.1km

    06:06

    640m

    650m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 670 m

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    Location: Oughtmame, Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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