Crockkinnagoe [Cnoc Chionn an Ghabha]

About Crockkinnagoe [Cnoc Chionn an Ghabha]

Rising above the borderlands of County Donegal near Pettigo, this 363m Marilyn offers a rugged, pathless moorland experience. Its modest height belies its prominence in this rolling landscape. Hikers can expect soft ground and expansive views over the pilgrimage site of Lough Derg towards the distant Blue Stack Mountains.

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• •The Irish name Cnoc Chionn an Ghabha translates to 'Hill of the Head of the Smith,' suggesting a historical or folkloric connection to a local metalworker in these upland fringes.
• •Located just north of the border with Northern Ireland, the summit looks down onto the waters of Lough Derg, famous for the ancient 'St Patrick's Purgatory' pilgrimage on Station Island.
• •As a Marilyn, the hill possesses a drop of at least 150 metres on all sides, ensuring that the panoramic views toward the Cuilcagh range to the south are entirely unobstructed.
• •The surrounding terrain is famously saturated; a successful ascent usually involves as much strategic leaping between peat hags as it does actual walking.