Corranabinnia SW Top [Corranabinnia W Top]

About Corranabinnia SW Top [Corranabinnia W Top]

Situated in the heart of Mayo’s remote Nephin Beg Range, this rugged Hewitt forms part of the spectacular horseshoe encircling Lough Corrill. The terrain is characteristically wild, featuring steep, heathery slopes and rocky ridges that offer a true sense of isolation. It is a necessary stop for those traversing the high ground toward Glennamong.

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• •The name Corranabinnia is derived from the Irish 'Corrán na Binne', meaning 'the sickle of the peak'. This refers to the dramatic, curved profile of the mountain's high ridges as they wrap around deep glacial corries.
• •This summit sits on a high connecting ridge that overlooks the Scardaun Loughs to the east and the vast, uninhabited expanse of the Owenduff bog to the west.
• •Views from the top are particularly distinctive for their coastal contrast, looking south across the drumlin islands of Clew Bay toward the sharp silhouette of Croagh Patrick.
• •The hill is located within the Wild Nephin National Park, an area designated as Ireland's first 'Wilderness Park' and home to some of the darkest night skies in Europe.
• •In the Nephin Begs, a 'track' is often more of a conceptual suggestion than a physical reality; hikers should be prepared to navigate by map and compass rather than following a worn path.