Crockmore [An Cnoc Mor]

About Crockmore [An Cnoc Mor]

Rising above the Inishowen Peninsula near the banks of Lough Foyle, this prominent Marilyn offers a straightforward ascent through typical Atlantic moorland. Although modest in height, the summit of An Cnoc Mór commands a far-reaching vista over Derry and the Sperrin Mountains, providing a rewarding sense of scale for relatively little effort.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic An Cnoc Mór, simply meaning 'The Big Hill.' This reflects its relative prominence within the local landscape of the Inishowen Peninsula rather than its absolute altitude.
• •The summit is a prime spot for viewing the geography of the Foyle, looking directly down onto the river’s estuary and across to the flat, reclaimed land of Myroe and the basalt cliffs of Binevenagh to the east.
• •Classified as a Marilyn, the hill possesses at least 150 metres of prominence, ensuring that despite its low elevation, it stands as an isolated and distinct landmark above the surrounding lowlands.
• •Describing a 349-metre mound as 'The Big Hill' suggests the local name-givers possessed either a very dry sense of humour or a calculated desire to make the neighbouring slopes feel even smaller.