GPS Cycle and Walking Routescycle iconwalk icon

Slieve League - Sliabh Liag Walk

4.97 miles (8 km)

Open Streetmap This walk climbs Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) Mountain on the spectacular Atlantic coast of County Donegal.
The walk starts from the car park at the Slieve League viewing platform. You can then follow a wonderful path north heading along some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
The path is quite rocky and challenging so a good pair of hiking boots is recommended. On the way you will pass One Man's Pass which will take you to the 609m (1,998 ft) summit of the mountain. From here there are some truly breathtaking views over the sea.
Historically, the area is associated with pilgrimages with the remains of an early Christian monastic site to see on the walk.

Please click here for more information

Slieve League Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head south into Leitrim and you could visit another of the area's highlights at the Glencar Waterfall. It's a beautiful area with a lake, a stream and the stunning waterfall.
To the east you could enjoy lakeside trails along the the picturesque Lough Eske and visit the 5 start Lough Eske hotel.
To the north there's the popular Dungloe River Walk with its delightful fairy woodland garden and views of Lough Dungloe.

Photos

Balcony overlooking the Bunglass Cliffs - geograph.org.uk - 1939656

Balcony overlooking the Bunglass Cliffs

Seat with a view - geograph.org.uk - 2550738

Seat with a view near the car park. A walker sits with their dogs at the viewpoint.

Sliabh Liag Panorama

Sliabh Liag Panorama

Slieve League Signpost

Waymarked way signpost on Slieve League, County Donegal, Ireland.

Slieve League cliffs - geograph.org.uk - 130545

Slieve League cliffs

Slieve League - geograph.org.uk - 2100542

Slieve League footpath

Donegal, Slieve League. One Man's Pass - geograph.org.uk - 2643463

Donegal, Slieve League. One Man's Pass

Donegal, Slieve League Summit Triangulation Pillar - geograph.org.uk - 2643303

Donegal, Slieve League Summit Triangulation Pillar. A tired walkers sticks lean against the pillar at the top of the mountain.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Slieve League.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)