Cnoc na hUilleann North Top [Knocknahillion North Top] [Barrlugrevagh Beg]

About Cnoc na hUilleann North Top [Knocknahillion North Top] [Barrlugrevagh Beg]

Tucked within the Maumturk Mountains, this quartzite subsidiary peak offers a rugged, less-frequented vantage point over Connemara. Positioned north of the main Cnoc na hUilleann summit, the terrain is characteristically rocky and steep, overlooking the deep trench of the Inagh Valley and the formidable peaks of the Twelve Bens.

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• •The primary name comes from the Irish Cnoc na hUilleann, meaning 'Hill of the Elbow,' likely describing the distinct kink in the mountain ridge that shapes the local skyline.
• •Its alternative name, Barrlugrevagh Beg, stems from Barr Lug Riabhach Beag, which translates as the 'top of the small grey hollow,' a reference to the weathered, stony depressions common in this quartzite landscape.
• •Sitting on the western edge of the Maumturks, the summit provides an exceptional perspective across the Inagh Valley to the massive scree slopes of Binn an Choire Mhóir within the Twelve Bens.
• •While the main ridge is famous for the grueling Maamturks Challenge walk, this northern top sits slightly off the most direct transit, offering a quieter experience than the more trampled main summits.
• •Attempting to find a flat, dry spot for a lunch break on this quartzite ridge is an exercise in optimism that usually ends with a damp seat and a newfound appreciation for Connemara bog.