Crockalough [Cnoc an Locha]

Rising above the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, this coastal Marilyn offers a wild, peat-covered summit. Despite its modest height, its isolation ensures a sense of scale. From the top, look across Trawbreaga Bay to the rugged profile of Slieve Snaght rising to the south.

• •The Irish name Cnoc an Locha translates as 'hill of the lake', referring to Lough Fad which sits in the shadow of its western slopes.
• •Because it is classified as a Marilyn—a peak with at least 150 metres of prominence—it feels significantly more substantial than its 282-metre elevation suggests.
• •The summit provides a clear line of sight to Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, and across the waters of the North Atlantic.
• •Navigating the slopes often involves crossing deep heather and peat hags, making it a surprisingly taxing walk for its height.