Cragnamurragh

Rising above the eastern shores of Lough Derg, this Slieve Bernagh summit offers a wilder, quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. Its broad, heather-covered slopes require a keen eye for navigation across often-soggy peat, but the reward is a clear vista over the River Shannon and the distant Arra Mountains.

• •The name originates from the Irish Creag na mBuraigh, meaning 'crag of the bellows' or 'roaring'. This likely refers to the sound of the wind or the bellowing of red deer stags during the autumn rut.
• •The summit provides a commanding perspective of the Silvermine Mountains to the east and the sprawling waters of Lough Derg, the third-largest lake on the island of Ireland.
• •Walkers often reach this peak by following the high ridge north from Moylussa, the highest point in County Clare, across a plateau of blanket bog that remains saturated for much of the year.
• •Anyone seeking a well-defined trail here will be disappointed; the ascent involves a persistent negotiation with deep heather and hidden peat hags that seems designed specifically to test the waterproofing of one's boots.