Conwal North

About Conwal North

Rising above the wild borderlands of County Leitrim, this 421m Hump is an eastern outlier of the Arroo Mountain massif. Its peat-covered slopes overlook the deep trough of the Glenaniff valley, offering a secluded alternative to the more popular limestone plateaus found elsewhere in the Dartry Mountains.

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• •The name Conwal stems from the Irish Congbháil, which translates to a 'habitation' or 'monastery', usually denoting a significant early Christian site in the surrounding lowlands.
• •From the summit, the view stretches across Lough Melvin towards the Blue Stack Mountains in Donegal, providing a grand perspective of the Northwest's rugged geography.
• •As a classified Hump, the hill possesses at least 100 metres of prominence, standing as a distinct high point above the boggy plateaus that bridge the Leitrim and Donegal border.
• •The ascent involves navigating the classic Leitrim mix of deep heather and sodden peat, a terrain that successfully discourages those who prefer their mountain paths paved and predictable.