Republic of Ireland
Crott Mountain
500M
1639FT
About Crott Mountain
Sitting just a fraction of a metre below the 500-metre mark, this rugged South Mayo hill offers a quiet alternative to the popular Partry peaks nearby. Expect typical Atlantic terrain: thick heather and peat hags. From its broad summit, you gain specific, clear views across to the high ridges of the Sheeffry Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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75m
Nearest Town
Murrisk
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
L929804
Latitude
53.7628°N
Longitude
9.6242°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Irish 'Cruit', meaning a hump or a small hill, which aptly describes its rounded profile when viewed from the lowlands to the east.
- •Positioned on the eastern fringes of the Mayo highlands, the summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the drumlin-dotted landscape of Clew Bay and the distant Nephin Beg range to the north.
- •At an official height of 499.7 metres, it misses the 500-metre 'mountain' threshold by a mere 30 centimetres—a measurement precision that will either fascinate or deeply frustrate the dedicated peak-bagger.