mountains donegal

The Bluestack Mountain Range of Southwest Donegal runs from the Pettigo Plateau, westwards to Binbane. Easily accessible, only six miles from Donegal Town on the Ballybofey Road with an infinity of contours, colours and shapes to greet the eye....

Muckish (670m, 2,198 ft) is the second highest mountain in County Donegal, and is much easier to climb than Errigal....

Situated in Inishowen (2,018 ft and 615m), the inhabitants state that snow remains upon it 'tall the May Fair of Carne', and that it is for that reason called Sliabh Sneachta, or the Mountain of Snow. Below is the view of the mountain and Carndonagh....

Mount Errigal is situated in the north-west of Donegal between Dunlewy, Gweedore, Gortahock and Glenveagh. It's a most distinctive and exciting mountain standing at over 752 metres (2,467 ft). You will notice it's white in appearance and has a near perfect conical shape. The white appearance is a result of the extensive amounts of scree on the slopes.
Errigal dominates the landscape and valley. It provides a dramatic backdrop to the shallow peat valley, subdivided by low dry stone...

Follow the Bunglas sign, where the road winds around the southern slopes of Slieve League. When your reach a farm gate, open it and drive through, ensuring you close the gate behind you. It is recommended however that you leave your car and walk the 2-3 km to th cliffs. If you don't you will miss some of the magic of this remarkable area. The huge panoramas presented to you from this road can look different in every segment. Bright azure skies appear next to blue grey shapts of rain which bolt...