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Sawel Mountain
Sawel Mountain Sawel Mountain, Northern Ireland.

Sperrin Mountains

mountains, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Also known as: Sliabh SpeirĂ­n
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Sperrin Mountains, mountain range disposed along an arc about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Londonderry city, Northern Ireland. The highest peaks—Sawel, Mullaclogher, and Mullaghaneany—all exceed 2,000 feet (608 m) and are capped with crystalline limestone. The Sperrins were extensively glaciated and bear evidence of both erosion and deposition. They are partly penetrated by glaciated glens and are mainly covered in blanket bog and heather.

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