Largan Hill

About Largan Hill

Rising above the Moy Valley in the Ox Mountains of County Mayo, this modest Marilyn offers a quiet, peat-heavy ascent. The terrain is characteristic of the Slieve Gamph range—broad, boggy slopes and expansive views towards the distinctive silhouette of Nephin and the rugged Nephin Beg wilderness to the west.

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• •The name Largan is derived from the Irish word 'Leargan', which translates to 'a slope' or 'side of a hill', a fittingly literal description for this broad, rising shoulder in the Slieve Gamph range.
• •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the massive quartzite dome of Nephin, while looking north-west provides clear sightlines over the coastal plains of North Mayo toward Killala Bay.
• •Located in a remote part of the Ox Mountains, the hill is frequently bypassed for more dramatic peaks elsewhere in Mayo, meaning those who trek through its blanket bog are likely to have the summit entirely to themselves.
• •Standing at 413 metres with a prominence of over 200 metres, it is classified as a Marilyn, marking it as one of the more significant summits in the region despite its relatively low absolute altitude.
• •In the Ox Mountains, the definition of a 'dry path' is largely theoretical; anyone attempting Largan Hill without sturdy waterproof boots will likely finish the walk with a very personal understanding of the local peat bog.