Raghtin More

Raghtin More (Irish: Reachtain Mhór, meaning "great, big element")[3] is a mountain in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland.

Raghtin More
Reachtain Mhór
Raghtin More (left) as seen from Mamore Gap
Highest point
Elevation502 m (1,647 ft)[1]
Prominence407 m (1,335 ft)[1]
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates55°12′21.24″N 7°28′1.2″W
Naming
English translationBig element
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Raghtin More
Ireland
LocationCounty Donegal, Ireland
OSI/OSNI gridC339455
Geology
Mountain typemanily of quartzite[2]
Climbing
Easiest routefrom Mamore Gap

Geography

The mountain is part of Inishowen peninsula and is the 557th highest in Ireland.[1]

History

On the mountain summit stands a megalithic cairn.[1]

Access to the summit

Triangulation pillar on the summit

Raghtin More summit can be reached with a medium walk from Mamore Gap.[1] From the top of the mountain there is an impressive view of the coast stretching till to Malin Head.[4]

References

  1. "Inishowen Area Raghtin More". MountainViews. Ordnance Survey Ireland. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  2. Ireland, Fionn Davenport; Lonely Planet, 2010
  3. "Reachtain Mhór". Placenames Database of Ireland. Dublin City University. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  4. Hiking in Ireland, Helen Fairbairn, Gareth McCormack; Lonely Planet, 2010

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