Errigal is a shapely and visually stunning mountain in the N of Donegal. Its steep, quartzited flanks present a memorable image when viewed from the south. Care is needed on a windy day as the summit section is v exposed. On a clear day the views towards Muckish,Tory Island, Bloody Foreland, Slieve Snaght are breath-taking.
SE. Big car park at B94291 19734 A and follow a wet track on either side of the stream. Just after a large cairn at B94151 20379 B turn left and follow a now rocky track. It’s well-defined, narrow and steep in places but never dangerously so. There are two summits, the eastern one being the summit. 1hr+
You can also include easily include Makoght to prolong the outing by an hour or more.
N. It’s also possible to climb Errigal by parking beside the small lake at B93565 25632 C. Walk S down the road and at B93279 25195 D pick up the track due S. At the end of the track head S up the gentle stony shoulder before tackling the steep rocky ridge to the summit. On the way up there is an interesting circular opening on the path through the rocks known as "the keyhole". 2hrs+ to summit. Return with care by way of ascent or if two cars are available complete a linear walk by descending from the summit down the ridge and then steep stony track to the car park at B9429119734 A.
Errigal is also part of the Joey Glover challenge walk, although this hasn’t been staged since 2015.
Notable tracks include track/4369, track/2223 and the long linear track/2773. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/76/comment/4836/