Highlight • Summit
Mount Errigal
Hiking
4.9
(46)
The largest of the Derryveagh Mountain range’s Seven Sisters, Errigal reaches 2,464 feet (751 m), towering over the Altan and Dunlewy Lough below. The main trail is straightforward with a clear path for much of the way. It’s a strenuous climb, with some loose rock and scree, so some hiking experience and good fitness is required.
A phenomenal mountain summit with unrivalled coastline views
As stunning as Errigal is to look at from a distance, the mountain rewards you even more with extraordinary views from its summit ridge. There are actually twin-summits, joined by a narrow path and it’s well worth hiking to both if you’re happy to do so and the weather is conducive.
A popular starting point is the car park on the R125 road to the south east of the peak. When you reach the summit, clear weather will reveal County Donegal’s extraordinary landscapes. A vast number of large and small loughs pepper the ground below, similar to Northwest Scotland’s knock and lochan scapes. To the north west, the Atlantic Ocean fills the horizon.
In every other direction, the Derryveagh Mountains rise out of the desolate land and any complaining thighs on the way up are long forgotten. It’s simply spectacular. It’s important to remember though, that Errigal is extremely exposed and partial to a quick weather change. Always keep an eye on the sky when you’re hiking and be prepared to turn around if poor conditions close in.
Tips
May 9, 2019
Hiking
•
October 15, 2022
Hiking
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 ("Errigal: Work under way to protect Donegal's highest mountain", 2022-06-28):
bbc.com/news/world-europe-61958853
Tripadvisor (Mount Errigal, 2022-10-15):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g212516-d582481-Reviews-Mount_Errigal-Letterkenny_County_Donegal.html
•
Sign up for a free komoot account to get 4 more insider tips and takes.
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Mount Errigal
4.8
(13)
66
hikers
6.23km
03:07
590m
590m
Hike the moderate 3.9-mile Mount Errigal & Mackoght loop in the Derryveagh Mountains, gaining 1935 feet for panoramic views.
4.7
(85)
909
hikers
5.34km
02:36
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(85)
907
hikers
5.34km
02:36
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Details
Informations
Elevation 710 m
Good to know
Family Friendly
no
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
yes
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Tuesday 12 May
12°C
6°C
67 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December