Muckish is a 667-metre (2,189 ft) Hewitt in Donegal, the island of Ireland. It is also known as An Mhucais. It lies in the Derryveagh, Glendowan area (Donegal NW). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 481 m. The summit is marked by a trig point on modern cairn. It is also on the Marilyn and Simm lists.
| Height | 667.1 m / 2,189 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 481 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Simm, Hewitt |
| Region | Derryveagh, Glendowan |
| County | Donegal |
| Country | The island of Ireland |
| OS grid reference | C0044828708 |
| Latitude / longitude | 55.105645, -7.993724 |
| Summit feature | trig point on modern cairn |
Plan a walk up Muckish
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Hills near Muckish
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Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.