Craigcannon [Lurganboy] [Creig Cheannann]

About Craigcannon [Lurganboy] [Creig Cheannann]

Tucked away in the heart of Donegal near Kilmacrennan, this Marilyn offers a short but rugged encounter with typical Atlantic moorland. Its height of 357 metres belies its prominence, rewarding climbers with an unimpeded view across the Leannan Valley toward the distant, jagged peaks of the Derryveagh Mountains.

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• •The Irish name Creig Cheannann translates to "white-headed crag" or "bald rock," likely referring to the pale, exposed stone at the summit that stands out against the darker surrounding peat.
• •Despite its modest elevation, the hill is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has at least 150 metres of prominence; this ensures the views toward Lough Salt and the Fanad Peninsula remain unobstructed.
• •The alternative name Lurganboy comes from the Irish An Lorgain Bhuí, meaning "the yellow long hill-slope," a description of the gorse-covered flanks that line the approach.