Glennagalliagh Mountain [Sliabh Ghleann na gCailleach]

Rising above the western shores of Lough Derg, this Slieve Bernagh outlier offers a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. The terrain is a mix of forestry tracks and typical Clare bogland, rewarding the climb with clear views over the Shannon toward the Silvermines and the bulky profile of Moylussa.

• •The Irish name Sliabh Ghleann na gCailleach translates to 'Mountain of the Glen of the Hag'. In Gaelic mythology, the Cailleach is a divine crone or creator deity associated with the formation of the landscape and the turning of the seasons.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the southern reaches of Lough Derg, with the twin peaks of Tountinna and the Arra Mountains clearly visible across the water in County Tipperary.
• •The mountain is frequently accessed via the East Clare Way, a long-distance trail that navigates the lower slopes through a combination of old boreens and conifer plantations.
• •While the 446-metre height is modest, the terrain is classic Clare upland; if you haven't encountered a patch of shin-deep bog within twenty minutes of leaving the forestry tracks, you have likely stayed in the car.