Mullydoo

Mullydoo rises up out of the Sperrins like someone's shoved a proper mountain into the middle of rolling farmland. At 2,171 feet, it's not going to knacker you out - the walk from Omagh side is steep enough to raise a sweat but done in under two hours for most people. The summit rewards you with views across the Sperrin range and, on a clear day, you can clock the Donegal hills. The approach is boggy in places, so waterproof boots aren't optional. This isn't a polished visitor attraction with café stops and information boards. It's a genuine hill walk that draws serious walkers and anyone after a proper Ulster breeze without needing to commit to a day-long expedition. Families with reasonably fit kids aged ten upwards will manage it fine, though younger ones might find the final push tedious. The real pull here is that it sits bang in the middle of excellent walking country. Gortin Glen Glamping, just five miles away, makes a sensible base if you're planning a few days in the Sperrins - you get proper accommodation but you're close enough to tackle Mullydoo as a morning mission. Go early to bag a parking spot at the trailhead, and aim for spring or autumn when the bog isn't trying to suck your boots off. Summer crowds are minimal compared to the honey-pot peaks further south.