Mount Errigal is a 751-metre 2,464 ft mountain near Gweedore in County Donegal, Ireland. It is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains and the tallest peak in County Donegal. Errigal is also the most southern, steepest and highest of the mountain chain, called the `Seven Sisters` by locals. Errigal is well known for the pinkish glow of its quartzite in the setting sun. Another noted quality is the ever-changing shape of the mountain depending on what direction you view it from. Errigal was voted `Ireland`s Most Iconic Mountain` by Walking & Hiking Ireland in 2009.
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