The Top 17 Peaks in Donegal
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Donegal is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 17
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Donegal for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Donegal for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Mount Errigal
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The way from the parking lot on the R251 to the Errigal is very boggy. Steep ascent over gravel. However, the effort is rewarded with a magnificent view!
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Slieve League Cliffs
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Slieve League is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 594 metres, it has some of the highest sea cliffs on the island of Ireland. Although …
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Muckish Summit Cross
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Muckish Mountain is the northernmost peak in the Derryveagh Mountains. At its summit is a cairn visible from afar. The entire summit region consists of a large scree area, the …
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View of Mount Errigal from Clady River
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View across Clady River...
Wikipedia (Errigal (Irish: An Eragail), 2022-10-15):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errigal
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errigal
TheIrishRoadTrip ("Climbing Mount Errigal: Parking, The Trail + Hike Guide, 2022-10-15):
theirishroadtrip.com/climbing-mount-errigal
BBC …
View across Clady River...
Wikipedia (Errigal (Irish: An Eragail), 2022-10-15):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errigal
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errigal
TheIrishRoadTrip ("Climbing Mount Errigal: Parking, The Trail + Hike Guide, 2022-10-15):
theirishroadtrip.com/climbing-mount-errigal
BBC …
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Cnoc Ramhar (Crockrawer) Summit
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At 435.2m high, Cnoc Ramhar (Crockrawer in english) is a beautiful summit to reach. With sweeping ocean views it is a unique hike to the top. Although please check the …
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Slieve Snaght Summit
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Slieve Snaght is a mountain in the middle of the Inishowen peninsula of County Donegal, Ireland. It rises to a height of 615 metres (2,018 ft), making it the highest …
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Mackoght (Wee Errigal)
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One of the Seven Sisters, Mackoght is also sometimes known as LIttle Errigal or Wee Errigal. At 555m tall, it makes for a nice extension of a hike up Mount …
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View of Lenan Strand and Dunaff Hill from Urris Lakes
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The Urris Lakes loop takes in some magnificent views. WIth Lough Fad behind you, you can see over Lenan Strand to Dunaff Hill, standing at 284m high.
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Cluidaniller Summit, Arranmore Island
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Cluidaniller is a hill on the beautiful island of Arranmore in Donegal, Ireland. It has a trig pointed summit and nearby is the cairned summit of Cnoc An Iolair. Arranmore …
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Crocknasmug Summit
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Crocknasmug is a mountain summit in County Donegal, Ireland. Crocknasmug is 327.5 metres high with a prominence of 217 metres. The summit can be identified by a tall breeze block cairn. It is a designated Marilyn.
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