Please note this hike is now fully booked.

NB. Please note this hike is not suitable for first time or non regular hikers.

The Bluestack Mountains, also called the Croaghgorms, are the major mountain range in the south of County Donegal.

The highest peak is known as Croaghgorm 674m.

There terrain is tough and unrelenting and trackless. However the rewards are immense for those who are prepared to venture into these stunningly beautiful hills.

Our guided hike will commence in the wild remote Reelan valley which lies south west of the town of Ballyboffey.

The route will climb initially up Glascarn Hills and then reach the summit of Ardnageer 642m with its unique feature of white quartz protruding rock. We will continue in a south westerly direction to reach the highest point in the Bluestacks, Croaghgorm.

On 31 January 1944, during World War II, a Royal Air Force (RAF) Sunderland plane crashed on the mountain. Seven RAF crewmen from 228 Squadron were killed. There is memorial plaque in their memory.

Only one member of the crew survived and managed to crawl from the wreckage and make his way down to a local farmyard.

Meet at the Reelin Bar in Commeen which is along the R235 west of Ballyboffey. at 9:30am

OSI Discovery series 11

Distance 18kms

Height gain 750m

Cost 30 Euro.

NB Please note this is a strenuous hike and grade difficult.

Only suitable to regular hikers who possess a good level of fitness.

Pre registration is essential.

Once we receiver your booking request you will be sent an email with details on how to register.

To book and register on this hike please email us with your name address and contact no at: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com

or call us at: 086 3454045

Equipment required:

Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in. Walking poles are recommended.

NB - Cancellation policy

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Hike that are cancelled with one month of event Full refund

Hikes that are cancelled within 14 days of the event a refund of 50%

Hikes that are cancelled within 7 days no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement