Aghla More

About Aghla More

Rising as a sturdy, peat-draped shoulder within Donegal’s Derryveagh Mountains, this Hump offers a wilder alternative to its famous neighbours. Often climbed alongside Aghla Beg, the terrain is rugged and wet, rewarding hikers with clear perspectives of the iconic quartzite cone of Errigal and the deep waters of Lough Altan.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish An Eachla Mhór, meaning the 'great stone enclosure' or 'great fold', likely referring to the mountain's shape or historical use for sheltering livestock.
• •Aghla More forms part of the 'Seven Sisters', a distinctive chain within the Derryveagh range that includes the prominent peaks of Muckish and Errigal.
• •The summit offers a spectacular vantage point over the northwestern coastline, specifically looking out towards the sands of Magheraroarty and the distant silhouette of Tory Island.
• •Navigation can be testing on the broad, boggy plateau between here and Aghla Beg, particularly when the Atlantic mists roll in from the coast.
• •If you return to the trailhead with dry boots, you have likely bypassed the Donegal bog entirely by staying in the car.