Carranarah

About Carranarah

Rising abruptly above the Moy Valley near Foxford, this modest but rugged Marilyn offers a surprising sense of isolation. Its heathery slopes and rocky outcrops provide a short, sharp climb with expansive views over Lough Conn and the Nephin Beg range, making it a rewarding objective for those exploring the Mayo lakelands.

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• •The name likely derives from the Irish 'Corrán na Rátha', meaning the sickle-shaped hill of the fort, referring to its curved profile and the ancient earthworks dotted throughout the surrounding townlands.
• •Despite standing at just 197 metres, it is classified as a Marilyn because it drops away significantly on all sides toward the boggy lowlands, giving it a topographical prominence of 152 metres.
• •The summit offers a clear perspective of the Ox Mountains (Slieve Gamph) stretching away to the northeast, while the massive bulk of Nephin dominates the western horizon across the water.
• •While not on the official waymarked trail, the hill overlooks the Foxford Way, providing a natural vantage point to track the winding course of the River Moy, one of Europe's most prolific salmon rivers.
• •It is the sort of height locals might dismiss as a 'small rise', right until they find themselves breathless halfway up its deceptively steep, heathery northern flank.