Saggartnadooish

About Saggartnadooish

Tucked away in the rugged Derryveagh Mountains of County Donegal, this rounded, heathery summit offers a quieter alternative to nearby Errigal and Muckish. At just over 500 metres, its peat-covered slopes reward the bog-trotter with expansive, specific views across the Glendowan range and out toward the North Atlantic coastline.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Sagart na nDuais, which translates to 'The Priest of the Prizes' or 'Rewards,' though the specific historical event or clergy member associated with this remote Donegal slope has faded into local folklore.
• •From the summit, the most striking feature is the southern face of Muckish Mountain, which rises abruptly to the north, revealing the distinctive 'pig’s back' profile that gives it its name.
• •The hill forms part of the Glendowan range, acting as a link between the higher quartzite peaks of the Derryveagh Mountains and the lower, rolling moorland that descends towards Lough Veagh and Glenveagh National Park.
• •Navigating the ascent requires a tolerance for the classic Donegal mix of deep heather and treacherous blanket bog, which characterises the terrain between here and the neighbouring peak of Crockmore.
• •The summit is so broad and featureless that locating the absolute highest point on a misty day is a test of patience, often involving a damp tour of several near-identical peat hags.