Ardnageer

About Ardnageer

Situated deep within Donegal’s rugged Blue Stack Mountains, this remote Hewitt offers a true sense of isolation. The terrain is characteristically boggy and trackless, demanding sharp navigation. From the summit, you’ll find commanding views across to the higher Lavagh More and the jagged, heathery ridges of Croaghgorm to the east.

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• •The name Ardnageer comes from the Irish 'Ard na gCaor', which translates as 'height of the berries', likely referring to the hardy rowan or whortleberries found in these uplands.
• •It forms part of the central spine of the Blue Stack Mountains, a granite massif that serves as a wild natural barrier between Donegal Town and the northern part of the county.
• •The mountain is frequently climbed as part of a demanding high-level traverse connecting it to its higher neighbours, Lavagh More and Lavagh Beg.
• •On a clear day, the southern vista extends across the broad expanse of Donegal Bay to the distinctive flat-topped silhouette of Ben Bulben in County Sligo.
• •In this part of Donegal, a 'well-defined track' is often just a slightly more submerged section of peat, so your navigation should be as sharp as your waterproofs are reliable.