Routecard The Glover Highlander

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Starting at Muckish mountain and traversing the Derryveagh Mountains so as to finish with Errigal Mountain - the walk potters over hard rock, soft bog and indeed grassy marsh. In between these two spectacular mountains is a wondrous traverse of enchanting loughs with views of lonely valleys and islands that herald the great Atlantic.

1. Start Glover Highlander                            IC 01597 31344    95 m

2. The Miners Path                                       IB 99876 29055    350 m

3. Muckish                                                    IC 00448 28709    667 m

4. An Mhucais Ridge                                    IB 99809 27993    623 m

5. Gleennaneor Ridge                                  IB 99904 27348    351 m

6. Gleennaneor                                             IB 99904 26824     242 m

7. Lough Dog Way                                        IB 98691 25806    445 m

8. Na Leargacha                                           IB 98443 26178    471 m

9. Ballyness                                                   IB 97090 25613    295 m

10. Eachla Bheag Way                                  IB 96583 25143    350 m

11. Aghla Beg                                                IB 96156 25295    564 m

12. Aghla Beg South                                      IB 96590 24670    603 m

13. Lough Fiáin                                              IB 95591 23921    450 m

14. Aghla More                                              IB 94976 23934    584 m

15. Altan Tower                                              IB 95379 22639   145 m

16. Beaghy                                                     IB 94620 22225    395 m

17. Mac Uchta Way                                        IB 94580 21676    350 m

18. Mackoght                                                 IB 94017 21474    555 m

19. Errigal Track                                             IB 93477 20522    520 m

20. Errigal                                                       IB 92827 20779    751 m

21. Glover Finish                                            IB 94291 19740    225m

N.B. Always remember that whilst GPS is an exellent tool it should never be substituted for competent navigational skills. Many of the above waypoints have been amassed by myself over the years and named by using their closest features on various accepted maps, but may not be the best given route that the day may dictate.  In good visibility your walking route will be a whole lot more obvious and arc and flow neatly. However in thick mist (or even snow storms) the above waypoints are where I personally feel I need to be so as to keep safe and sound. It is important to note however that at times the route between two waypoints may be more of an arc than a straight line.

As with all Challenge Walks one should always ensure to have their "homework" done so as to allow for a safe enjoyable day. . . After all . . . . "accidents don't happen by accident".

Keep Safe and enjoy your day! 

Jim Holmes.

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