Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Sawel Mountain
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Sawel Mountain — mountain in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sawel Mountain is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.8167°, -7.0333°.
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Official information
Sawel Mountain is the highest peak in the Sperrin Mountains, reaching 678 meters. It serves as a dual county highpoint for both Derry and Tyrone, offering stunning views across Northern Ireland. The mountain features several popular ascent routes, making it accessible for hikers.
From the Wikipedia article
Sawel Mountain (from Irish Samhail Phite Méabha, meaning 'the likeness of Méabh's vulva') is the highest peak in the Sperrin Mountains, and the 8th highest in Northern Ireland. It is also the highest mountain in Northern Ireland outside of the Mourne Mountain range located in County Down.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8167, -7.0333
- Address
- County Londonderry/County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Official site
- mountainviews.ie
Sources
- wikidata: Q3776414 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sawel Mountain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sawel mountain.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawel Mountain?
- Sawel Mountain is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Sawel Mountain?
- Sawel Mountain — mountain in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sawel Mountain?
- Its coordinates are 54.8167°, -7.0333°.
- Is Sawel Mountain free to visit?
- Yes, Sawel Mountain is free to enter.