 The habitations in Glenamoy are spread out across a wide area today unlike other habitations in the parish which tend to be clustered, a remnant of the Rundale system of agriculture which was commonplace here for many years.Glenamoy Bog Complex is a large site situated in the north-west of Erris, incorporating both inland and coastal regions.The climate is wet and oceanic and there are frequent strong winds across the area which is largely treeless and relatively exposed.