Samhail and An Dairt (Sawel and Dart) is a 6.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Omagh, Tyrone, Northern Ireland that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking.
This route begins from Sperrin Road. Ample parking is available next to two cattle grids. A fence-line goes up west and provides a sure guide to the summit area. The route is wide open from the start providing great views immediately. Samhail (Sawel) is the highest summit in the Sperrin Mountain Range and also boasts the County-tops of both Derry and Tyrone. The summit has incredible 360 views across the surrounding mountains and far beyond. The full name of the mountain is Samhail Phite Méabha [sau-il fitcha meyva] ‘likeness to Maeve’s vulva’ and is said to have been used metaphorically to refer to a hollow on the south face of the mountain. Follow the fence line westwards into the saddle before climbing the eastern side of An Dairt (Dart - 'the lump'). The summit is the second highest in the Sperrins and has the honour of being one of the only mountains in the range to be marked by a cairn. The most common route is to return via the same way but this route cuts south after descending back into the saddle between Samhail and An Dairt. This leg cuts through heavier terrain eventually following the Oughtmame Burn as it flows throw the valley. There is a picturesque waterfall at approximately 300m. From this point head back eastward towards the Sperrin Road.
March 21, 2021like a summers day in march. hard to beat
March 21, 2021nice wee dander
March 20, 2021This is quite steep from the start, the views are worth it, very wet underfoot, the path down is very hard to follow
February 20, 2021February 6, 2021January 16, 2021September 27, 2020Stunning 360 degree views on this walk of the Sperrins. As to be expected wet and boggy underground with high rushes in the lower sections. Hard to follow the route on map at times. So happens I done the route in the different direction but did not impact the views
September 20, 2020September 13, 2020First half up to both trig points easy to follow along the fences but steep, second half down through the valley very hard to follow the trail, and boggy underfoot. Glorious views however.
August 15, 2020Gorgeous views, tough to get the scale of the scenary on a standard phone camera, so you will be surprised when you go. The waterfall in this trail also has a 7ft deep natural pool at the base - the perfect way to cool off!
August 6, 2020March 17, 2021February 7, 2021September 17, 2020June 10, 2020May 30, 2020May 30, 2020
