Knockalla

Knockalla Mountain (Cnoc Colbha – “Hill of the ledge or edge”) also known as ‘The Devils Backbone’ is made of quartzite stone and affords stunning views of Lough Swilly and Malin Head on a clear day.

It is approximately 360m in height and can be accessed from the village of Glenvar via the ‘Way of the Cross’ – a pilgrimage walk culminating in three crosses and a Mass altar. The views from here are fabulous and the setting is striking.

The ridge can be traversed all the way to Kerrykeel via ‘The Loughs’ or ‘The Black Lakes’ two lakes which are apparently bottomless according to local folklore.