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Ben Gorm Mountains Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 700 metres Summits in area: 3 OS Map(s): 37 for all tops Set Area Map On     Ben Creggan Mountain Mayo County Binn an Chreagáin A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Binn an Chreagáin [MNIMA*], 'peak of the rocky patch') Height: 693 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 37 for top Grid Ref: L85709 66604 Latitude: 53.636902 Longitude: -9.728648 ITM: 485684 766622 Prominence: 88m   Isolation: 0.5km The pronunciation of the name collected during the first Ordnance Survey, Bin a yoragaun, was not as one would expect from the current anglisation Ben Creggan. John O'Donovan interpreted this as Binn a Chorragain. This suggest that the Ben Creggan represents a slight re-interpretation of the name. Walks: for a route taking in Ben Gorm and Ben Creggan, see Whilde & Simms, New Irish Walk Guide - West and North, 60-61. Ben Creggan is the second highest mountain in the Ben Gorm Mountains area and the 118th highest in Ireland. Ben Creggan is the most northerly summit in the Ben Gorm Mountains area and also the most westerly. Our data has reached 65% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Ben Creggan Page 1 of 1 Expand pics.   by simon3  13 May 2003 There is a small forest entrance at around L888673 (Point A). Walking south east from it you can reach the spine of the long ridge up Ben Creggan. The day that I did it, I couldn’t see far on either side through the rain and mist, however it should be a classic view with the Sheefry Hills to the north and the very fine ridge east from Ben Gorm. You should also be able to see the Glendavock river. Be aware that in wet weather that you will find this extremely difficult to cross even if you are prepared to wade it. As you move west and ascend the ridge you will come across this fault as shown in the picture, an unusual feature in the Irish landscape which is visible at around 430-450m elevation. For a considerable distance it follows the line of the ridge and then veers off to the NW. Encountering this fault on a night walk or when it was hidden by snow could be a life-changing experience. Point A: L888 673 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.25) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Ben Creggan seen from summit of Barraclashcarne Expand pics. by gerrym  1 Mar 2008 Ben Creggan is a very impressive hill especially when seen from Doo Lough, with its steep and colourful slopes complimenting what is perhaps the best walking area in the country? This is the final part of a fairly demanding 5.5 hour walk taking in Ben Creggan S Top and Ben Gorm. From the col with the S Top (which has fairly substancial remains of a shepards hut) there is a short climb of around 10 minutes in a N direction to reach the summit cairn. It was misty on the top as with the other two on this walk, although I can't complain too much as it was dry unlike the days the other contributors here had. The descent is nearly due east along the northern ridge which parallels Glenummera River far below. The ridge is very rocky and drops steeply from the summit and as the weather cleared I had brilliant viewing as I walked the remaining 3 km of its length. The drops on either side give a good sense of elevation and there is plenty of room to walk along the top. The views across Gleummera to the Sheeffrys are quite special - they were still shrouded in heavy cloud even though the top of Ben Creggan was clear (luckily they were to clear and give me a brilliant days walking along thier lenght the next day). On reaching the final drop off the ridge bera N along the edge of clearfelled forest. There is then a walk over a field of long grass to reach the lonely road travelling through Glenummera. The road can then be followed back to the forest entrance above Tawnyard Lough. It was a very still evening and the water of the Lough was broken by a myriad of circles as the fish fed. An excellent circular walk giving height, stunning views, big drops, long ridges and solitude. (Comment Rating 4.20) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by milo  3 Jan 2005 Ben Creggan about 4pm last New Years Eve, seen from the pre-famine road over Doo Lough (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Maam Valley Expand pics. by jlk  2 Mar 2008 A fantastic day in February 2008. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by simon3  13 May 2003 The summit cairn on Ben Creggan on a very wet day. Below and to the west you would be able to see Delphi, Doo Lough and Mweelrea if it was clear. Hopefully someone will post a decent panoramic picture of the view. (Comment Rating 2.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: towards Aasleagh Falls Expand pics. by jlk  2 Mar 2008 A fantastic day in February 2008. (Comment Rating 2.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average (End of comment section for Ben Creggan. 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