Benbradagh

Benbradagh is a mountain summit reaching about 465 meters, located north of the Sperrin Mountains in County Londonderry. The peak features open slopes and offers wide views across the surrounding countryside.

From the 1940s to the early 1970s, the mountain served as a communications hub for United States Navy Atlantic operations. This military chapter shaped the site and remains part of local memory.

The name comes from Irish 'Binn Bhradach,' meaning 'treacherous peak.' Visitors experience this legacy today through the mountain's unpredictable weather patterns and the way locals speak about its moody character.

Several routes lead up the mountain, suited to different experience levels. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and wear sturdy footwear with appropriate clothing.

Underground storage facilities were built into the mountain during its military years and sparked later speculation about nuclear weapons storage. Few visible traces remain today, but locals keep the story alive.

Location: County Londonderry

Elevation above the sea: 465 m

GPS coordinates: 54.94447,-6.87396

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43