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Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Butter Mountain

In or near Kilcoo.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Butter Mountain — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.

Approaching the col between the Shimna and Bann Valleys on the Slievenaman Road - geograph.org.uk - 7865022

Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Butter Mountain is a named hill or mountain in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Butter Mountain is a mountain located in Northern Ireland, with the postcode BT34. It is characterised by its distinctive shape and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Popular among walkers and hikers, the area offers various trails suitable for different skill levels. The mountain's natural beauty makes it a noteworthy feature of the local geography.

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Coordinates
54.1843, -6.0493
Postcode
BT34 5XL
Parliamentary constituency
South Down

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Butter Mountain

Places to stay

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Meelmore Lodge

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View North across the deeply incised Shimna Valley - geograph.org.uk - 5531872📷 5

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Meelmore Lodge

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butter Mountain?
Butter Mountain is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 5XL).
What is Butter Mountain?
Butter Mountain — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
How do I get to Butter Mountain?
Drivers can use postcode BT34 5XL.
How do I get to Butter Mountain?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 5XL. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.