Slieve-na-Aura
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| Slieve-na-Aura | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 511 m (1,677 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Loughguile, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Slieve-na-Aura, also known as Slieveanorra, (from Irish Sliabh an Earra 'mountain of the tail/ridge')[1] is a 1,676-foot-high (511 m) mountain in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Situated near the village of Loughguile, the mountain sits above Slieveanorra Forest.
The mountain is part of the Slieveanorra Nature Reserve, which features a diverse array of peatland habitats. This area is of special scientific interest due to its peatland flora and associated fauna. The reserve includes several plots of peat bog that showcase different stages in the formation and erosion of peat, supporting various plant species such as heather, sphagnum moss, and cotton grass.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Orra More or Slieveanorra, County Antrim". Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Slieveanorra and Croaghan ASSI | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs". DAERA. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Slieveanorra Nature Reserve, Antrim | Location | Activeme.ie". www.activeme.ie. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
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