Highlight • Summit
Slievemore Summit and Deserted Village
Hiking
4.6
(11)
Cycling
4.3
(6)
Slievemore is a nunatak, a great fortress of quartzite and schist that the great glaciers of the last Ice Age were unable to grind down. It rises in isolation above the surroundings, its summit a magnificent platform for admiring huge ocean views, glistening Keel Lough to the south, east to the peaks of the mainland and west towards mighty Croaghaun, the island’s loftiest peak and home to Ireland’s highest sea cliffs.
An island peak boasting a stunning panorama of mountains, coast and ocean
From any angle, Slievemore is a glorious sight. From the picturesque Dugort Beach, the crags of its eastern ridge rise in a dramatic arc towards a tapered summit. Ascents can be made from the village of Dugort, where there are a few accommodation options, while more can be found in the village of Keel to the south of the peak. Routes from Dugort are magnificent and ascend the fine east ridge on intermittent paths.
From other angles, Slievemore’s green bulk is more graceful, rising elegantly above the crashing waves. The mountain is also famous for its haunting Deserted Village, the remains of which cower beneath the mountain’s southern slopes. Approaches from this direction are also superb, taking you from its heathery lower flanks to its rocky upper environs.
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 700 m
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Family Friendly
yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
yes
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