Common Mountain [Sliabh Chamain]

About Common Mountain [Sliabh Chamain]

Rising just south of Ardara in County Donegal, this rugged heather-clad peak is a significant landmark despite falling just short of the 500-metre mark. Its status as a Marilyn ensures a sense of isolation and expansive views over the Bluestack Mountains and the jagged Atlantic coastline to the west.

Key Statistics

Find It

Did You Know?

• •The Irish name Sliabh Chamáin translates as 'Mountain of the Little Crook,' likely referencing the shape of the ridge or a winding physical feature on its slopes.
• •Climbers reaching the summit are rewarded with a clear sightline across the wild Glengesh Pass to the west and the prominent peak of Binbane to the east.
• •Though not quite reaching the 500-metre threshold, the hill's isolation provides a much larger feel than its statistics suggest, overlooking the remote boglands of southwest Donegal.
• •Measuring exactly 499.7 metres, it stands as a permanent reminder to local walkers that the difference between a minor hill and a major milestone is often less than the length of a ruler.