Farscallop

About Farscallop

Tucked within the rugged Derryveagh foothills, Farscallop is a substantial Marilyn defined by its remote, boggy character. While often overlooked for Donegal’s higher peaks, its 420-metre summit offers a superb, unobstructed vantage point over Gartan Lough and the dark, heather-clad ridges of the neighbouring Glendowan Mountains.

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• •The name is likely an anglicisation of the Irish Fuar-scalp, which translates as 'cold chasm' or 'cold hollow', reflecting the exposed, wind-swept nature of the local terrain.
• •Its position provides an exceptional view of Errigal’s iconic quartzite cone to the northwest, standing in sharp contrast to the surrounding peat-covered hills.
• •The summit is a designated Marilyn, a classification reserved for hills with a drop of at least 150 metres on all sides, ensuring it remains a prominent landmark in the central Donegal landscape.
• •While officially categorised as a 'Hump' due to its prominence, hikers may find the name better describes the mood of anyone who misjudges the depth of the surrounding peat bogs.