Crockfadda

About Crockfadda

Rising above the upper reaches of the Gweebarra River, this expansive Donegal moorland peak offers a rugged, pathless experience. Its name translates simply as 'Long Hill,' reflecting its sprawling profile. Hikers are rewarded with wide-angle views of Lough Barra and the granite ridges of the Derryveagh Mountains stretching toward the Atlantic.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Cnoc Fada, meaning 'long hill,' a literal description of the ridge's sprawling footprint in the Donegal landscape.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective on the Gweebarra Fault, a major geological feature that defines the straight, narrow valley of the River Gweebarra to the southwest.
• •Looking north-east, the summit offers an excellent view of the rugged, quartzite-topped Slieve Snaght, the highest point in the Derryveagh range.
• •Navigating the lower slopes often involves a tactical battle with Donegal’s famous blanket bog, which remains impressively damp even during the rare Irish heatwave.