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Maximum height for area: 451 metres Summits in area: 7
OS Map(s): 11, 12, 17, 18, 6, 7 for all tops Set Area Map On
   

Bolaght Mountain Hill Tyrone County
Height: 345 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 12 for top
Grid Ref: H25900 76600 Latitude: 54.636894 Longitude: -7.599686
ITM: 625843 876594 Prominence: 170m   Isolation: 8.8km
Rating graphic. It is not certain whether Bolaght represents Both Leachta, 'hut of the monument' [TNCT] or Buaileacht, 'herd of cows, dairying place' [JOD]. In the absence of any archaeological evidence for either a hut or burial monument, the latter seems more
Bolaght Mountain is the 911th highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 32% of the goal for this summit. (Details)
   
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Bolaght Mountain in area S Donegal/W Tyrone, County Tyrone, Ireland
Picture: The uninspiring top of Bolaght Mountain Expand pics.		  
A short but boggy evening stroll.
by Harry Goodman  20 Aug 2010 I climbed Bolaght Mt ( my fifth top of the day) on 11 Aug 2010 after a walk up Mullaghcroy. I approached it from a minor road on the N side of the hill parking at the end of the tarmac H2714876878 (Point A) and following the Ulster Way SW. I had previously followed this route when walkling the Ulster Way but had not actually been out to the top of the hill. The track up was extremely boggy and at times indistinct. The waymarks were also a bit hit and miss for anyone depending on them especially in poor visibility. About 300 metres in from the start I took a left fork in the track marked by a stout post with a yellow painted top. Once I had plodded up on to the crest of the hill I passed a high metal post with UW signs and soon after, the point where the waymarked route turned down left H2628376571 (Point B) SW towards Lough Lee. From this point the summit lay some 400 metres further W across the flat moorland crest. The heathery top was more or less trackless as I made my way across to the high point just before a fence, at H2589876639 (Point C) with the long line of wind turbines as company down to my left.. For some the flat nature of the top may suggest other possible but high points such as H2588076640 (Point D) just beyond the fence. Initially at the top I had fine views E to the Sperrins, SW to Cuicagh and the Dartrys and further round W and N to the Bluestacks and Donegal Highlands but they were cut short by gathering clouds and a heavy shower as I made a hasty retreat, by way of ascent, back down to the car. This 4.2k walk could be completed with ease in about fifty minutes. For anyone wishing to climb a number of hills in this area I would suggest that Pollnalaght, Dooish, and Bolaght Mt (S Donegal/W Tyrone Area) and Mullaghcroy (Sperrins Area) could all be included in a day with not to much travelling in between each. For possible routes see my comments on each of the other hills.
Point A: H27148 76878 Point B: H26283 76571 Point C: H25898 76639
Point D: H25880 76640 (turn area map On)
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by BogRunner  12 Aug 2009 Bolaght & Bin Mountains are extensively forested (by the NI Forestry Commission) and contain numerous small and pretty loughs. The views from the top on a clear day are very impressive, reaching from Cuilcagh Mtn in south Fermanagh up to Erigal in north Donegal and right across the Sperrin chain.
The new wind farm has added improved trails so making this good training ground for trail running. The Ulster Way passes along the top of Bolaght, thus giving splendid views of the scenic Lough Lee and the aforementioned panorama.
Parking is available along Lough Bradan road, near the waterworks.
Extensive wildlife is often seen including badgers, deer, foxes, hares, and birdlife including ravens, hen harriers, herons, grouse and smaller birds of prey.
I run in this area regularly, often for hours at a time and rarely see another person.
This is more of a tough walk than a typical hill walk but I think of it as a hidden gem.
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by three5four0  29 Sep 2009 There is a good carpark & picnic area for the Sloughan Glen Waterfall walk, which can also be used for access to Bolaght Mountain, at 277742 (Point E). From here walk a short distance towards Willmount Glen, taking the first track on your left, follow this track up hill past a lot of rowan trees loaded with berries to a track junction at 255747 (Point F). From the junction turn right & cross over a bridge, continue straight on (pasted the main track turning left) and follow the Ulster Way (over or around the gate across the track) to Lough Lee.

Where the Ulster Way leaves the main track at Lough Lee walk up hill to the summit of Bolaght Mountain, the views must be extensive, however on our visit other hills were already in cloud and a light drizzle had started. Descent is by the way of ascent, if you have the time, the waterfall trail is worth a visit, the trail starts in the carpark.
Point E: H277 742 Point F: H255 747 (turn area map On)
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Bolaght Mountain in area S Donegal/W Tyrone, County Tyrone, Ireland
Picture: The wind farm overlooking Lough Lee Expand pics.
by dr_banuska  25 Mar 2010 I climbed Bolaght lately, parking at the same place as three5four0 at Sloughan Glen, signed from the Dromore-Drumquin road. In hindsight you can park a good bit closer along the minor road that heads towards the wind farm, either at abandoned farm buildings about 263743 (Point G), or shortly after, past a cattle grid along the grassy verge (there's a barrier further along).

Skirt the barrier and cross a stream as you approach the forest. When you reach the junction where the Ulster Way cuts across the track you're on, turn right. I was surprised to see that there was a barrier blocking entry to the forest, seeing as this is part of the recently relaunched UW (there was a barrier coming from the other way too) but it's easy to climb over. Seeing as I had the dog with me though, I turned back and went straight on, through two gates and reached the summit via a very roundabout way.

The summit is uphill from the pretty, almost hidden Lough Lee. There's an UW marker pointing uphill from the track, but the summit is off to the W a little, close to a fence running over the hill. The immediate view is very pretty, with the wind farm extending over both sides of the lough. Looking further afield the view is very impressive. I could see Castlederg to the N, Bessy Bell and the high Sperrins to the NE, and SE to Pollnalaght with its masts, and Dooish and Tappaghan (the latter with another windfarm). Even further, I could see the Bluestacks and Derryveaghs, with Muckish and Errigal clearly visible (first time I'd seen the latter from such a distance, looked tiny though), a couple of far-off windfarms in Donegal, S to Cuilcagh and a slither of Lough Erne, and even the Dartry Mts with the distinctive side profile of Ben Bulben. Not bad for a 345m hill!

I followed the established route down through the forest, though this required lifting a heavy and unco-operative dog over the barrier. Weird thing was that two sets of lads on scramblers had passed me, so either they'd lifted them over too (unlikely) or they were able to open the barrier.

I'd wanted to head on to Crockkinnagoe to the SW in Donegal, but time was against me. Looks like it would offer a great view over Lough Derg. Earlier on I'd tried to climb nearby Dooish, but wasn't sure where best to start from. While in the area you could also easily bag Pollnalaght (better known as Pigeon Top), there's a scenic route traversing the summit that's signed from the Drumquin-Omagh road.
Point G: H263 743 (turn area map On)
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