Gregory Hill [Cnoc Mhic Greagoir]

About Gregory Hill [Cnoc Mhic Greagoir]

Rising above the western shores of Lough Swilly in County Donegal, this modest yet prominent summit offers an expansive coastal vantage point. Classified as a Marilyn, its heathery slopes provide a rugged ascent typical of the region, rewarding walkers with clear lines of sight toward the Urris Hills and the Fanad Peninsula.

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• •The Irish name Cnoc Mhic Greagoir translates as MacGregor's Hill; while MacGregor is a quintessentially Scottish surname, its presence here reflects the historical ties and migrations between the North of Ireland and the Scottish Highlands.
• •Standing as a Marilyn, the hill possesses a topographic prominence of at least 150 metres, ensuring that the views from the top feel much more significant than its 335-metre elevation might suggest.
• •The summit offers a strategic look-out over the complex Donegal coastline, specifically the deep inlets of Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay, with the flat-topped silhouette of Muckish often visible to the west.