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Antrim Mountains

mountains, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Antrim Mountains
Antrim Mountains The Antrim Mountains, Northern Ireland

The Antrim Mountains are an ancient basalt plateau located in northeastern Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. This plateau is characterized by moorland and peat bogs, deeply cut by glens, and features a dramatic cliff coastline along the northeastern edge. The mountains are part of the rim of a geological "saucer" centered on Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles. Prominent peaks include Trostan, Knocklayd, and Slieveanorra. The basalt formations in this region also create unique geological features like the hexagonal columns at the Giant's Causeway.12

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