Bulbin [Cnoc Bulaba]

About Bulbin [Cnoc Bulaba]

Rising above the Inishowen Peninsula, this prominent 494m Marilyn offers a rugged, peat-covered ascent characteristic of County Donegal's wild uplands. While often overshadowed by its higher neighbour, Slieve Snaght, its isolated position ensures clear, sweeping views over the winding waters of Trawbreaga Bay and the distant Fanad Peninsula.

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• •The Irish name Cnoc Bulaba reflects its position in the Donegal Gaeltacht tradition; while 'Cnoc' means hill, 'Bulaba' is a localized phonetic spelling of an older, obscure Irish descriptor.
• •The summit provides a superb vantage point over the Inishowen landscape, with the jagged outlines of the Urris Hills visible to the west across the gap of Mamore.
• •As a Marilyn, this peak boasts over 150 metres of prominence, making it far more visually imposing from the surrounding glens than its modest 494-metre height might suggest.
• •Walking here requires a tolerance for saturated ground, as the slopes are dominated by thick blanket bog that remains stubbornly wet even after a rare Donegal dry spell.