Ben Creggan

About Ben Creggan

Situated in the rugged Mweelrea Mountains, this Hewitt overlooks the hauntingly beautiful Doolough Valley. It sits between the higher Ben Lugmore and the Atlantic coast, offering a quieter perspective of the massif. Expect a steep, grassy climb from the valley floor near Leenaun, leading to a summit with dramatic views over Killary Harbour.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Binn an Chreagáin, meaning 'peak of the stony place', a reference to the patches of scree and shattered rock found on its upper slopes.
• •It forms an essential part of the Mweelrea horseshoe, connected to the neighbouring Ben Lugmore by a high col that offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the West of Ireland.
• •From the summit, the view south looks directly down the length of Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only true fjord, toward the serrated ridges of the Maumturk Mountains.
• •To the north, the hill falls away sharply toward the dark waters of Doo Lough, providing a striking aerial perspective of the narrow pass used by the road to Louisburgh.
• •It is a hill that rewards those who appreciate quiet; while crowds often head for the Mweelrea main summit, the top of Ben Creggan frequently offers complete solitude.