Oughty Hill

Tucked into the wild landscape of South Mayo, this modest Hump offers a quintessential west-of-Ireland experience. The terrain is a rugged blend of peat and heather, providing a quiet alternative to the busier peaks nearby. It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the boggy lowlands and coastal fringes south of Clew Bay.

• •The name is likely a variation of the Irish word Uchta, meaning 'hillsides' or 'breasts,' referring to the rounded profile of the slopes rising from the valley floor.
• •Positioned between the coast and the higher inland peaks, the summit offers clear views across to the quartzite cone of Croagh Patrick to the north and the sprawling massif of the Sheeffry Hills to the south.
• •Despite its low elevation of 333 metres, its status as a Hump ensures a sense of isolation, as it is separated from its neighbours by significant drops into the surrounding marshy glens.
• •Navigating the approach requires a stoic attitude toward Mayo’s famous blanket bogs, which are often more interested in claiming your footwear than providing a stable path to the summit.