Slieve Croob

Slieve Croob, mountain in Banbridge district, N.Ire., the highest point (1,755 feet [535 metres]) of the Slieve Croob or Mid-Down group. It lies between the lower Lagan lowlands to the north and the Mourne Mountains to the south. The uplands are of igneous origin, and Slieve Croob is a granite mass. The River Lagan rises on its western slopes. The mountain is a moorland with no trees and is extensively used as a hill pasture area. Vegetation includes rough grassland, gorse, and holly.