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Raghtin More
Reachtain Mhór
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Raghtin More (left) as seen from Mamore Gap
Highest point
Elevation 502 m (1,647 ft)
Prominence 407 m (1,335 ft)
Listing Marilyn
Naming
English translation Big element
Language of name Irish
Geography
Raghtin More is located in Ireland
Raghtin More
Raghtin More
Location in Ireland
Location County Donegal, Ireland
OSI/OSNI grid C339455
Geology
Mountain type manily of quartzite
Climbing
Easiest route from Mamore Gap

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

Geography

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

History

On the mountain summit stands a megalithic cairn.

Access to the summit

Donegal. "Raghtin More Summit and Triangulation Pillar" - geograph.org.uk - 1049675
Triangulation pillar on the summit

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

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