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Mullaghcarn

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OSI/OSNI grid
  
H5180

Elevation
  
542 m

Province
  
Ulster

Parent range
  
Sperrins

Topo map
  
OSNI Discoverer 13

Prominence
  
378 m

Mountain range
  
Sperrins

Listing
  
Marilyn

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Translation
  
peak of the cairns (Irish)

Location
  
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Similar
  
Mullagh - County Londonderry, Bel Mountain, Lougher, Aghla Beg, Sawel Mountain

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Mullaghcarn (from Irish: Mullach Cairn, meaning "peak of the cairns") is a mountain in the southwest Sperrins, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The peak reaches a height of 542 m (1778 ft), and is the 370th highest in Ireland. Mullaghcarn is in Omagh District Council, on the edge of Gortin Glen Forest Park, and is the most southerly peak in the Sperrins. It is 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Omagh, and is 3.1 miles (5.0 km) south of Gortin.

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Map of Mullaghcarn, Omagh, UK

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Nature

Mullaghcarn is steep, and has a rocky summit. The west of the mountain is home to conifers. "Acid" grassland is the most common on Mullaghcarn, and peat is not especially common, due to the draining of the eastern mountain. Heather is most common on the northern slopes. The Red Grouse can be found on heathland around Mullaghcarn.

History

Mullaghcarn was home to firing ranges during World War II. These were used by the police and US Army soldiers stationed in the area.

References

Mullaghcarn Wikipedia