trail in Donegal, Ireland

Mount Errigal

Donegal’s highest peak, glowing pink at sunset

Worth the wander

Climb the quartzite scree of Errigal’s near-perfect cone, the highest of the Derryveagh range’s “Seven Sisters”, for a summit view across Donegal’s loughs and coastline that has been called Ireland’s answer to Fuji.

Quick answers

Cost
Free
Time and distance
5 km return
Parking
Free roadside car park on the R251.

Find your way

R251 car park, near Dunlewey/Gweedore, Co. Donegal

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