Slieve Snaght

About Slieve Snaght

Rising to 679 metres, this rugged Hewitt is defined by its remote character and challenging, peat-heavy terrain. It offers a wilder experience than many of its neighbours, rewarding the effort of the climb with a sense of genuine isolation and commanding views across the surrounding mountain wilderness.

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• •The name originates from the Irish 'Sliabh Sneachta', meaning 'Mountain of the Snows'. This refers to the peak's tendency to hold its winter dusting longer than the surrounding glens, making it a prominent seasonal landmark.
• •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for viewing the Derryveagh range; on a clear day, the sharp quartzite cone of Errigal is visible to the west, while the massive, flat-topped bulk of Muckish dominates the northeastern horizon.
• •The mountain is most famously approached via the Poisoned Glen, a route that takes walkers through dramatic glacial scenery and past the ruins of an old church before the steep ascent into the higher granite terrain.
• •While the name suggests a pristine winter landscape, the reality for most of the year involves navigating extensive peat hags; local hikers often find that the mountain is more reliably 'boggy' than it is 'snowy'.