Mount Errigal
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Bernie W
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We attended to celebrate a family birthday for meal and drinks. Menu options were great and suited all young and old, any requests were happily accommodated. Food was lovely staff were great but Bug Shout out for the gorgeous Louise who took our booking, helped sort balloons and cake and made sure that we were very well looked after. Will definitely return thank you x
Written 19 August 2023
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Bernie M
Lurgan, UK2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
The hotel is just outside Letterkenny facilities are brilliant a short taxi ride will bring you back and forward about €18 return . Food in hotel excellent bar snacks above the norm
The staff couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful
The staff couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful
Written 13 February 2023
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Boston0212202122
Boston, MA130 contributions
Sep 2022
This was a beautiful hike. I started in the dark by myself at 6am with a strong headlamp. The new path is awesome, a lot of hard work went into constructing it and these workers did one a Hell of a job. I wore running sneakers and didn't even get my feet wet once.
The first part is like walking on a compressed gravel path that gradually goes up. To the sides of you are bogs with streams running through them. It must've been a tough, muddy climb before this path went in. As you ascend, it levels off here and there and you will have to hop from rock to rock to avoid puddles. Eventually it starts a climb like stair treads in the rocks. A couple of false peaks before you hit the top.
Overall an excellent climb. I started at 6am and was back down before 8:30am and I stayed at the top to take photos for a bit. I climbed early morning in late September and wore a puff style jacket at the summit and a thin fleece under it that I wore most of the way, a winter hat and very thin gloves.
The first part is like walking on a compressed gravel path that gradually goes up. To the sides of you are bogs with streams running through them. It must've been a tough, muddy climb before this path went in. As you ascend, it levels off here and there and you will have to hop from rock to rock to avoid puddles. Eventually it starts a climb like stair treads in the rocks. A couple of false peaks before you hit the top.
Overall an excellent climb. I started at 6am and was back down before 8:30am and I stayed at the top to take photos for a bit. I climbed early morning in late September and wore a puff style jacket at the summit and a thin fleece under it that I wore most of the way, a winter hat and very thin gloves.
Written 12 October 2022
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Colin B
Belfast, UK251 contributions
Sep 2022
Really enjoyed the climb. The new path that has been put in across the bog at the start and also most of the way up to the top makes it a much better experience than before.
You still get the thrill at the top of the wonderful view and also the "one man's path" as the highlight.
We are relatively fit and took us about 2 hours to get up and down with plenty of breaks to take in the views
You still get the thrill at the top of the wonderful view and also the "one man's path" as the highlight.
We are relatively fit and took us about 2 hours to get up and down with plenty of breaks to take in the views
Written 28 September 2022
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Gerald P
Buncrana, Ireland5 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
The new paths up the mountain are great and will definitely help keep walkers off the peatland before you get to the mountain. The floura and fauna will be protected by the great work done on improving the paths up the mountain.
Written 25 July 2022
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Leanne Kerrigan
Omagh, UK1,303 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
First time hike for myself although my partner is a fan!! ...I had kitted myself out with some hiking boots, walking poles and layers recommended by previous experienced walkers...as everyone notes the first 30 mins was tough going through boglnd which involved choosing your steps very carefully to avoid being sucked into the wet bog!!!
Once we had managed to get through that stage it was o to the slippery shale which provided its own set of challenges ...was it tough ...yes ...was it worth it ..100%...we had lunch 751metres above and the views were amazing ...photos really do not do it justice when you see those views for yourself!!!.
Once we had managed to get through that stage it was o to the slippery shale which provided its own set of challenges ...was it tough ...yes ...was it worth it ..100%...we had lunch 751metres above and the views were amazing ...photos really do not do it justice when you see those views for yourself!!!.
Written 15 May 2022
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Gillian A
Armagh, UK5 contributions
Sep 2021
Took us over 5 hours from start to finish and we loved every minute of the experience. Weather can be unpredictable so bring a rain coat and sunglasses
Written 14 September 2021
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Dean
Letterkenny, Ireland609 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
The climb itself starts going through bogland so wear appropriate footwear. You then climb a rocky/stoney surface. The wind is very strong on the mountain but its all worth it. The views at the top are sensational.
Written 17 April 2021
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Vivienne M
County Galway, Ireland5 contributions
Jun 2020
Breathtaking views for 360 degrees. We climbed this the end of June 2020 and the atmosphere was fun and jovial with loads of climbers and good humour and conversation on both ascent and decent.
Written 21 September 2020
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PabloCafe
Dublin, Ireland19 contributions
Jul 2020
Not nearly as intimidating as I thought it was going to be! I travelled with Awaken Adventures in Letterkenny. A great team!
Written 15 September 2020
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Nora Pearl B
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Is there entertainment in the Mount Errigal Hotel during the week?
Heiz1962
Kuwait City, Kuwait2 contributions
Is there a Fee to climb the Mountain?
Seamus Murphy
Letterkenny, Ireland763 contributions
No Fee at all and the car park is also free. The best part about Donegal is that most attractions are free.
Laois G
6 contributions
I’m wondering if Mount Errigal would be a similar climb as Croagh Patrick? Planning a trip next year and my children 14, 12 and 10 have climbed Croagh Patrick in 3 occasions. Errigal looks amazing.
Seamus Murphy
Letterkenny, Ireland763 contributions
Mount Errigle is similar but not in size as it would only take a moderatly fit person one and a half to two hours to climb up the mountain weather permitting.
Croagh Patrick is less boggy and has more loose stones underfoot which makes for dangerous climbing on the steep bits.
Errigle is only stoney near the pinnacle otherwise boggy with large boulders or stones to travel over.
Errigle has another advantage in that it is lower and less likely to cloud over except at the very top. Croagh Patrick is more dangerous and should be avoided on very windy days.
The views from both mountains are one thing they have in common as in on a good day fabulous!
Good luck with either mountain.
How much is a taxi from bus station
eibhlin123
Belfast, UK159 contributions
there is no bus station nearby. car hire is essential if you want to visit Donegal and Mount Errigal.
Is there plenty of parking, looking to park a motorhome? Thanks
Nicola H
Newtownabbey, UK18 contributions
There is a large car park at the hotel and facing it.
Michael O
13 contributions
Is there a place nearby Mt Errigal where you can hire out tramping/hiking sticks for the day rather than buy them for a one-off?
liamglencairn
Letterkenny, Ireland12 contributions
I know there is a place called wet n wild where they do everything outdoors, they might be able to help you out.
Michael O
13 contributions
For someone who is not a mountaineer but a steady walker of 60, and never ascended to such heights, what is the best point i.e. easiest, point of departure for the climb and then closest area of accommodation? (presumably a car park?)
Traveling in mid April next year, 2019.
Thank you.
Michael O'Donnell, Auckland, NZ
Dave M
Dublin, Ireland241 contributions
You will see a car park as you drive around the bottom. Can be fairly boggy and wet. We tied bags over our boots. Done the job. Just follow the path you be grand. Its an easy hike up. Enjoy. Just google b&bs. Etc. We hired house on airbnb. Worth a check
Alan
Dublin, Ireland865 contributions
Can someone give clear directions from the carpark to the summit?
I've read many reviews, some claiming people were trying to summit by various routes and going in all directions, some wading through bog, others having to abort because of the relentless mud and bog. Many suggest there is no obvious trail/path.
A clear description of a route from the carpark would be appreciated.
Sarah C
County Donegal, Ireland116 contributions
I left from the carpark coming in from the Letterkenny side, this was on a summers evening it did not take long to reach the top I had someone with me who had been up before at the base it vague but when past it there is a definite trail to the top to follow...
How to get there without a car ? Will be traveling from Dublin , anybody ? :-)
jfmccann
Canterbury, UK17 contributions
You could fly from Dublin to Donegal airport? Maybe then rent a car or just rent a car from Dublin and drive...
Clare_Marie2013
Derry, UK
Are you allowed to take dogs? Thanks in advance
Waterford-TRIP
Waterford, Ireland267 contributions
Yes, I'd agree with the above two answers. The boggy start and the loose scree and stones on the climb itself would probably make it impractical and possibly unsafe to bring a dog along unless it was well trained and used to such terrain. Plus you would have to consider the safety of other people on the climb. Having climbed it about a month ago I would'nt say its the most ideal place to bring your dog.
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- Hotels near Mount Errigal:
- (10.08 km) Sleepy Hollows Campsite
- (1.19 km) Radharc an Ghleanna
- (13.56 km) Caisleain Oir Hotel
- (1.64 km) Glen Heights, B&B
- (9.91 km) Ostán Loch Altan
- Restaurants near Mount Errigal:
- (13.02 km) Coll's Bar
- (10.13 km) Leo's Tavern
- (11.48 km) Coffee Go Leor
- (12.92 km) Danny Minnie's Restaurant
- (11.44 km) Batch
- Attractions near Mount Errigal:
- (7.23 km) Unique Ascent
- (5.76 km) Glenveagh National Park
- (1.52 km) Old Church Dunlewey
- (11.42 km) Glenveagh Castle
- (2.41 km) Dunlewey Centre