I climbed Errigal on Sat 24th March 2007. A beautiful, sunny, clear blue sky day greeted me at the parking area just ouside Dunlewy. Looking up towards the summit I noticed approx. 10 - 12 other climbers descending or still at the top. The start of the climb was very soft and boggy, boots and gators are recommended, but quickly changed to rock and scree. It is a short (50 mins approx) but exillerating climb with narrow tracks overlooking what has to be one of the most magnificent views of Glenveagh National Park,Dunlewy Lake and townland,The Poisin Glen, Lough Altan and the remaining Derryveagh Mountains. There are two peaks on Errigal with a narrow ridge track from one to the other, could be dodgy on a blustery day. After a few minutes taking in the sights, I descended carefully down through the scree. Care should be taken especially if there are others ascending as loose stones and scree are common. I found that if you kep to the left of the river near the bottom you will miss a most of the mucky,boot sucking bog holes. This is a walk that most people will find memorable as long as vertigo is not an issue when near the summit. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/76/comment/2648/

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