Curraghchosaly Mountain

About Curraghchosaly Mountain

Tucked away in the western Sperrins near Gortin, this modest Marilyn offers a rugged, heathery ascent. While often overshadowed by neighbouring Mullaghcarn, the summit provides unobstructed views over Gortin Glen Forest Park and a clear westward look toward the distant, rugged peaks of the Donegal highlands.

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• •The name likely derives from the Irish Currach an Chosalaigh, meaning the 'bog of the reedy place,' a fitting description for the damp, sedge-heavy terrain typical of the Sperrin foothills.
• •Despite its relatively low height of 416 metres, its classification as a Marilyn—a peak with at least 150 metres of prominence—marks it as a significant standalone summit within the regional landscape.
• •The mountain is frequently climbed as part of a circuit starting from Gortin Glen Forest Park, where forest tracks eventually give way to the wilder, open moorland of the main ridge.
• •From the summit, walkers can look south across the Omagh Basin to see the winding path of the Strule river valley cutting through the County Tyrone countryside.
• •The ascent provides an excellent real-world test for the waterproof integrity of your footwear; reaching the summit with dry socks is generally considered a significant navigational achievement in these hills.