After a two year Covid gap, the Climbfest in Donegal is set to resume in 2022. The venue is the
campsite and community centre at Maghery, Dungloe in the north west of the county. There are a
limited number of electrical hook ups and toilets, and food will be available in the centre. There is a
beach and even a welcoming pub nearby, and of course lots of climbing within a short drive. To the
south are the cliffs of Crohy Head, where we will have set up bottom ropes on a variety of routes,
and to the north are the numerous granite routes on Cruit (great for beginners), and possibly a trip
out to the amazing Owey Island, weather permitting. Inland, the Bingorms are not far away, and
there are lots of kayak opportunities to the amazing Bristi stack, or even Aranmore Island.
The date for your diary is 29th April to 2nd May. The camping venue, and Cruit Island, are very family
friendly, but Crohy Head much less so. This is the longest running Climbing event in Ireland, having
started in 2005, in Culdaff. Since that it has been in Culdaff eight times, Glencolmcille twice, Cruit
twice, Malinbeg once, and Malin Head once. This event is ideal for beginners, the less committed
climber, possibly those with families, or those who have only used indoor climbing walls.

Check back on this website for more details closer to the time.

Download Crohy Head guidebook PDF

Download Cruit Island guidebook PDF

Download Owey Island guidebook PDF

More downloadable guides available from Unique Ascent.

Online guidebook also available at Colmcille Climbers