place

Slieve Rushen

Bogs of the Republic of IrelandEngvarB from March 2020International mountains of EuropeMarilyns of IrelandMarilyns of Northern Ireland
Mountains and hills of County CavanMountains and hills of County FermanaghRepublic of Ireland–United Kingdom border
Upper Lough Erne geograph.org.uk 436829
Upper Lough Erne geograph.org.uk 436829

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.

Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Slieve Rushen (License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Authors, Images).

Geographical coordinates (GPS)

Latitude Longitude
N 54.151925 ° E -7.6426416666667 °
placeShow on map

Address

Mullanacre Upper


(Ballyconnell ED)
Ireland
mapOpen on Google Maps

Upper Lough Erne geograph.org.uk 436829
Upper Lough Erne geograph.org.uk 436829
Share experience

Nearby Places