Glennamong

About Glennamong

Tucked deep within the rugged Wild Nephin National Park, this remote Hewitt offers a true sense of isolation. Situated on the high ridge between Nephin Beg and Corranabinnia, its grassy, peat-covered slopes reward climbers with vast, unobstructed views across the Owenduff bog towards the distant Atlantic coastline of Mayo.

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• •The name originates from the Irish Gleann na Mainge, referring to the 'Valley of the Maughan'. This glacial valley cuts deep into the mountain's western flank, housing the remote Scardaun Loughs beneath its steep scree slopes.
• •It serves as a pivotal point on the Nephin Beg ridge traverse, a demanding high-level route that connects the sharp, quartzite top of Corranabinnia with the broad, heathery dome of Nephin Beg.
• •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the Owenduff Bog, one of the last intact Atlantic blanket bog systems in Europe, looking out towards the distinctive silhouette of Croagh Patrick across Clew Bay.
• •Located in the heart of Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, the mountain is surrounded by a vast area free from artificial light, making its upper slopes some of the darkest places on the island.
• •The surrounding terrain is famously 'unimproved'; any walker attempting the approach from the Bangor Trail should prepare for the unique Nephin experience of spending more time jumping over bog holes than actually moving forward.