Crocknagapple

About Crocknagapple

Situated on the wild, peat-covered plateau between County Leitrim and Donegal, this 372m Hump provides a genuine sense of isolation. The ascent involves navigating trackless, sodden heath, but the summit earns its keep with sharp, unobstructed views across the Glenade Valley toward the spectacular limestone cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Cnoc na gCapall, meaning 'Hill of the Horses', which likely refers to the historical practice of grazing hardy livestock on these high summer pastures.
• •Positioned on the eastern fringes of the Dartry range, the hill overlooks the deep glacial trench of Glenade, providing an excellent vantage point to study the area's complex limestone and gritstone geology.
• •It is classified as a Hump—a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres—marking it as a distinct and independent height despite the sprawling nature of the surrounding moorland.
• •While the name suggests an equine-friendly ascent, the reality involves navigating a chaotic maze of peat hags that would likely frustrate even the most sure-footed mountain pony.