Coolcross Hill

About Coolcross Hill

Rising above the village of Ballyliffin in Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula, this Marilyn offers a rugged, heather-clad ascent. Though modest in height at 291m, its coastal position provides commanding views over the sand dunes of Pollan Bay and the distinctive, wave-lashed stack of Glashedy Island out in the Atlantic.

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• •The name likely derives from the Irish 'Cúil na Croise', which translates as the 'nook' or 'corner of the cross', possibly referring to an old land boundary or a lost ecclesiastical marker.
• •From the summit, there are clear views over the world-renowned links of Ballyliffin Golf Club and the broad sweep of Trawbreaga Bay to the east.
• •To the north, the view is dominated by the much larger massif of Raghtin More, while the smaller peak of Crockaughrim sits immediately to the south.
• •While it falls nine metres short of the 300m mark, the hill’s classification as a Marilyn means it is officially more significant to list-checkers than many mountains twice its size.