Muckish Mountain

Photo: C.B.Doak (user Zorba the Geek) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

2.5km
Total Distance
452m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A climb to the flat topped bulk of Muckish in the Donegal highlands from the Muckish Gap. A steep path leads up to a broad summit plateau with a huge view over the coast and hills. A rugged mountain whose name means the pigs back.

Route Map

Along the trail

Path grade (SAC)
T2 · T3 for 0.2km

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes