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Crocknasmug

Mountain in Donegal · 328 m

328 m
Elevation
217 m
Prominence
3.6 km
Hike length one way
55.2382, -6.9668
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Crocknasmug

3.6 km
one way
247 m
of ascent
1 h 55 min
round trip

The route starts at Inishowen Head Walk — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

100 m3.6 km · 328 m

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Parking and starting point

1Inishowen Head WalkRecommended
parking · east of the peak
3.6 km on foot · ↑ 247 m · about 1 h 55 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Inishowen Head Loop Secondary Trailhead
parking · southeast of the peak
about 3.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 6.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Crocknasmug?

Crocknasmug is 328 m above sea level and lies in Donegal. Its prominence is 217 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Crocknasmug?

From Inishowen Head Walk it is about 3.6 km one way with 247 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 55 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Crocknasmug?

The nearest parking is Inishowen Head Walk (east of the peak) — 3.6 km on foot · ↑ 247 m · about 1 h 55 min round trip. Alternative: Inishowen Head Loop Secondary Trailhead (southeast of the peak) (about 3.8 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Crocknasmug in Conquer?

Yes — Crocknasmug is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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