Muckish

About this place

Muckish (Irish: Mucais / an Mhucais, meaning '[the] pig's back') is a distinctive flat-topped mountain in the Derryveagh Mountains of County Donegal, Ireland. At 667.1 metres (2,189 ft), it is the third-highest peak in the Derryveagh Mountains and the 163rd highest in Ireland. Muckish is also the most northern and second highest of the mountain chain called the "Seven Sisters" by locals. The Seven Sisters are Muckish, Crocknalaragagh, Aghla Beg, Ardloughnabrackbaddy, Aghla More, Mackoght, and Errigal.

Visitor Information

Elevation

667 m

Getting There & Parking

Muckish is located in County Donegal, roughly 184 km (2h 40m drive) from Belfast and 289 km (4h 15m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Na Leargacha (3.2 km away).