Croveenananta

About Croveenananta

Located in the rugged Bluestack Mountains of County Donegal, this 475m Marilyn offers a wild, off-path experience across typical Irish moorland. Rising above the Bluestack Way, its broad, heathery summit provides clear views over Lough Eske and the more jagged peaks of the central range to the north.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Cruach Mhín na Neanta, meaning 'the hill of the smooth place of the nettles,' suggesting a pocket of more fertile ground once existed amidst the surrounding peat and heather.
• •Its position on the southern fringe of the range ensures an expansive vista over the waters of Lough Eske and the distant shores of Donegal Bay.
• •The hill is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has at least 150 metres of prominence, making it a significant, stand-alone feature despite its relatively modest altitude.
• •If you find yourself following a clear path here, you have likely wandered onto a sheep track; the hill is far better known for its uncompromising Donegal bog than for its foot traffic.