Aganny Top

Tucking into the northern reaches of County Leitrim, this 482-metre Tump occupies a wild, peat-clad plateau. It offers a rugged, off-the-beaten-track hike through characteristic Irish blanket bog. From the summit, the vistas open across the Arigna Valley to the southern shores of Lough Allen and the prominent profile of Cuilcagh.

• •This hill forms part of the Lackagh Hills, a sprawling upland plateau in North Leitrim characterized by deep peat and quiet, pathless ridges.
• •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the Arigna Valley, an area famous for its centuries of iron and coal mining history.
• •To the south, the view is dominated by the expansive waters of Lough Allen, the first of the great lakes on the River Shannon.
• •While its height of 482 metres may seem modest, the surrounding terrain ensures that any ascent involves a dedicated battle with some of Leitrim’s most resilient and unforgiving sphagnum moss.