Fells/Croaghubbrid
Republic of Ireland

Croaghubbrid

418M
1371FT
Rank
122nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Edenfinfagh

About Croaghubbrid

Overlooking the eastern fringes of the Blue Stack Mountains, this rugged Donegal hill offers a wild, pathless experience. Standing at 418 metres, its rocky heath provides a quiet vantage point with expansive views across Lough Eske towards Donegal Bay and the higher, craggier peaks of the main range to the west.

Key Statistics

Rank
122nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Edenfinfagh
Prominence
?
108m
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • •The name likely derives from the Irish 'Cruach Thiobrad', meaning 'Hill of the Well', a reference to the springs that rise among the boggy slopes of the Bluestack range.
  • •From the summit cairn, there are clear lines of sight to Gaugin Mountain to the northwest and across the valley to the smaller peak of Binmore.
  • •It is classified as a Hump, a title given to hills with a drop of at least 100 metres on all sides, ensuring it feels like a distinct, isolated top despite its modest elevation.
  • •The approach is notoriously damp; it is the sort of terrain where the local 'Hill of the Well' etymology feels less like a name and more like a status report for your gaiters.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
G916935
Latitude
54.7893°N
Longitude
8.1313°W

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Republic of Ireland Guide
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