Errigal
An Earagail
The highest peak in County Donegal at 751 meters. Its conical quartzite slopes shimmer pink on clear days.
Mount Errigal is the highest peak in the Derryveagh Mountains. The standard route starts from a car park beside the R251 road. The round trip takes about 3 hours. The upper slopes are steep and covered in scree, and the summit is narrow. From the top, you can see Tory Island and the Atlantic Ocean. The shape of the mountain looks most complete from the Dunlewey Lake side, a classic photo spot. Mist and rain can make it easy to lose your way, so bring hiking boots and a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Poisoned Glen & Dunlewey Church
- Muckish Mountain
- Glenveagh National Park & Castle
- Leo's Tavern
- Bád Eddie (Bunbeg Shipwreck)
- Dunfanaghy Village & Workhouse
- Horn Head
- Bloody Foreland