Muckish Mountain Vacations, Muckish Mountain Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Muckish Mountain Vacation Guide

Muckish Mountain. Height: 666 metres. (Ir. An Mhucais [DUPN], 'the pig back/ridge') OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 2 for top Grid Ref: C00450 28713 Latitude: 55.105550 Longitude: -7.994523
Muckish is the third highest mountain in the Derryveagh Mountains area and the 163rd highest in Ireland. Muckish is the most northerly summit in the Derryveagh Mountains area. The top is amazing - a large plateau with, as my sister commented, rocks which appear to have been rained down. Like the surface of the moon! Amazing views all round, in particular Errigal looks splendid. There is a trig point, a huge cross made from girders (how did they get it up there?), a prehistoric burial cairn (again our forefathers must have struggled to carry bodies up there in bare feet!!), a small stone igloo and any number of cairns. Given its coastal location this mountain can change moods in seconds so bring a mobile phone, suitable trekking footware, rainproof clothing and respect the high places at all times. An excellent day out and highly recommended.