Benaughlin Mountain facts for kids
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Benaughlin Mountain viewed from South Fermanagh in November 2007. (Cuilcagh can be seen on the upper left.)
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
| Prominence | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland |
| Parent range | Cuilcagh Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | H178315 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 26 |
Benaughlin Mountain is a cool mountain located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It's part of the Cuilcagh Mountain range. This mountain is made mostly of different kinds of rocks like sandstone, limestone, and shale.
At its highest point, Benaughlin stands about 373 meters (or 1,224 feet) above sea level. Imagine a path called the Ulster Way – a part of it goes right around the side of the mountain, getting very close to the top!
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What Makes Benaughlin Special?
Benaughlin Mountain is known for its unique rock makeup. It's a mix of sandstone, which is like compacted sand, and limestone, which often forms from ancient sea creatures. You'll also find shale, a type of rock that splits into thin layers.
The mountain's peak reaches 373 meters (about 1,224 feet) high. If you're exploring, you might even find a section of the famous Ulster Way walking trail. This path passes within 300 meters of the very top of Benaughlin!
The Legend of the Speaking Horse
The name Benaughlin comes from an old Irish phrase, Binn Eachlabhra. This means "peak of the speaking horse." How cool is that?
Local legends tell a fantastic story about a large, white horse. Its name was An Chopail Bán. This special horse was said to appear on the mountain slopes every year. It would show up on the last Sunday of July and actually talk to the people who lived nearby! Because of this, some local people also call it Bin Mountain.
A Mountain of History
Benaughlin Mountain has a rich history, especially when it comes to fuel. The mountain is covered in something called blanket bog. This is a type of turf or bogland.
Long ago, wealthy landowners who lived in the grand Florence Court estate nearby used this bog. They would collect the turf from the mountain to use as fuel for their homes. To get the turf down, they used a special path. This path is still there today and is known as the Donkey Trail. It's named after the donkeys that would carry the turf down the mountain.
Images for kids
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Benaughlin cliff face
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Benaughlin summit
