An Screig Mhor [Scraigs]

About An Screig Mhor [Scraigs]

Rising to 428 metres, this Marilyn—often called the Scraigs—is a summit of significant prominence and rugged character. Its name, An Screig Mhor, translates as 'the great rocky place,' reflecting a landscape of scree and outcrops that offers a wilder, more isolated feel than its modest 1,404-foot elevation suggests.

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• •The name is derived from Gaelic, where 'Screig' refers to a rocky place or crag and 'Mhór' means great. It is a literal description of the broken, stony ground and scree slopes that characterize the upper reaches of the hill.
• •The summit serves as a spectacular vantage point for Lough Finn; the narrow, five-kilometre-long lake sits directly at the foot of the hill's steep southern face.
• •On a clear day, the view to the north is dominated by the distinctive, pointed silhouette of Errigal, the highest peak in the Derryveagh Mountains.
• •The classification as a Hump is technically a measure of topographic prominence, though you may find it a fitting description for your own posture after navigating the thick heather and loose stone of the ascent.