Slieve Gallion
Slieve Gallion (from Irish Sliabh gCallann 'mountain of the heights') is a mountain in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is the easternmost of the Sperrin Mountains. It reaches a height of 528 metres (1,732 ft) and dominates the western shore of Lough Neagh. Its prominent northeastern summit has a transmitter station with a small road leading to it, and stands at a height of 496 metres (1,627 ft).
| Slieve Gallion | |
|---|---|
| Sliabh gCallann | |
Slieve Gallion from the southwest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 54°44′N 6°46′W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | mountain of the heights |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
Location in Northern Ireland | |
| Location | County Londonderry, Northern Ireland |
| OSI/OSNI grid | H8188 |
| Topo map | OSNI Discoverer 13 |
By road, Slieve Gallion is 4 miles (6.4 km) from Moneymore, 8 miles (13 km) from Cookstown, and 8 miles (13 km) from Magherafelt. The mountain is part of the parishes of Desertmartin, Lissan and Ballinascreen.
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