Pigeon Rock Mountain

Droim Lao: Ridge of the calf

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Height: 534m

Terrain: Grass & heather. Quite muddy in winter.

Although this mountain is called Pigeon Rock Mountain the old name is Droim Lao which meansRidge of the Calf.

Pigeon Rock North named in Irish is Carraig na gColm: Rock of the pigeons. Pigeon Rock South has been recorded as Carraic a tSebhaic: Rock of the hawk.

Photograph

This photo was taken by Michéal Mc Parland from the shore of Spelga Dam. The mountain in the background is Slievemoughanmore.

Where can I start from?

The gate to the South Western Mourne range. Park along the Moyad Road where the road leads down to Spelga Dam. Follow the wall up along Pigeon Rock Mountain.

NI Ordinance Survey 1.25 scale map grid reference: 25:27 View here