Mountains & National Parks in County Cavan

Slieve Rushen

Slieve Rushen is a mountain which straddles the border between County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland and County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. It is also called Slieve Russell or Ligavegra (also Legavagra, Ligavagra). It has an elevation of 404 metres above sea level. OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 27A & 26. Grid Ref: H234 226. The mountain is made up of grey limestone with a cap of sandstone and shales and is extensively quarried by local companies. The surface is mostly covered with peat, conifer forests and grazing fields. The mountain contains several caves and swallow-holes including Pollnagollum (Slieve Rushen) and Tory Hole which are a popular destination for potholers, both situate in Legavreagra townland. It forms part of the Slieve Rushen Bog Natural Heritage Area [2]. A recent addition to the mountain is the Slieve Rushen Wind Farm for generating electricity.

Cuilcagh

Cuilcagh (from Irish Binn Chuilceach, meaning 'chalky peak') is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh (in Northern Ireland) and County Cavan (in the Republic of Ireland). With a height of 666 metres (2,185 ft) it is the highest point in both counties. It is also the 170th highest peak on the island of Ireland, and Ireland's only cross-border county top. Water from the southern slope flows underground until it emerges some miles away in the Shannon Pot, the traditional source of the River Shannon. The area is sometimes referred to as the Cuilcagh Mountains.

Church Hill

Church Hill is a natural peak located in County Cavan. It stands as a natural elevated feature within the county.

Bartonny Top

Bartonny Top is a natural peak located in County Cavan. It is part of the natural landscape features in the county.

Benbeg

Benbeg is a natural peak located in County Cavan. It provides a scenic topographical feature within the county.

Benbrack

Benbrack is a natural peak situated in County Cavan. It is one of the elevated points available for visitors to note in the area.

Benbrack NE Top

Benbrack NE Top is a natural peak located in County Cavan. It serves as a specific topographical elevation within the county's landscape.

Benbrack W Top

Benbrack W Top is a natural peak found in County Cavan. This geographical point contributes to the local terrain of the region.

Cloghnacommerky

Cloghnacommerky is a natural peak located in County Cavan. It offers visitors a natural peak location in Cavan.

Derrynananta Upper

Derrynananta Upper is a natural peak situated in County Cavan. It serves as a natural elevation point within the county.

Gowlan

Gowlan is a natural peak located in County Cavan. It represents one of the natural elevations in the region.

Gubaveeny

Gubaveeny is a natural peak located in County Cavan.

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