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Northern Ireland

Sawel Mountain — Sperrins

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Sawel Mountain — Sperrins

Moderate

3.7

(3)

36

hikers

Sawel Mountain — Sperrins

01:43

4.56km

320m

Hiking

Hiking Sawel Mountain offers a rugged and rewarding experience, leading you to the highest point in the Sperrin Mountains. The 2.8-mile (4.6 km) trail involves a moderate climb of 1036 feet (316 metres), taking about 1 hour and 42 minutes to complete. You'll navigate steep, often boggy terrain, especially after…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Sperrins AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

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2.26 km

Sawel Mountain Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

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, …

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4.56 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

110 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

110 m

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Friday 9 October

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