Slieve League, Mountain cliffs on Atlantic coast in County Donegal, Ireland.
The granite cliffs of Slieve League rise 601 meters above the Atlantic Ocean, forming a natural wall along Ireland's northwestern coastline.
The mountain paths contain remnants of ancient Christian sites, with stone structures dating back to the sixth century marking historical pilgrimage routes.
Local residents maintain centuries-old traditions of sheep farming on the mountain slopes, contributing to the preservation of regional agricultural practices.
The visitor center provides detailed maps of hiking trails, safety information, and guided tours from March through October with advance reservations.
The mountain's northern face features a natural amphitheater formation called Little Lough Agh, where rare alpine plants grow in protected micro-climates.
Location: County Donegal
Elevation above the sea: 601 m
GPS coordinates: 54.65166,-8.70721
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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This selection presents Ireland's natural landscapes and historic sites. The locations range from coastal cliffs and mountain ranges to medieval castles and lighthouses. The route covers all regions of Ireland and includes national parks, islands, walking trails and archaeological sites.
Classiebawn Castle
26.5 km
Creevykeel Court Tomb
29.6 km
The Silver Strand
4.6 km
Cloghanmore Tomb
4.9 km
Rotten Island lighthouse
17.7 km
Northeastern chamber of portal tomb Dg. 70
25.6 km
Killybegs Friary
17.2 km
St John's Point Lighthouse
18.4 km
Ballysaggart Friary
21.2 km
Inver Old Church
27.5 km
Old St. Carthach's Church in Kilcar
7.3 km
Rathlin O'Birne Lighthouse
8.2 km
Portal tomb of Straleel North
6.2 km
South-western chamber of the portal tomb Dg. 70
25.5 km
Shalwy Tomb
10.8 km
Megalithic tombs Dg. 91, Malin More
6 km
Owenea Stone
23.6 km
St Mary's of the Visitation, Killybegs
17.3 km
Glencolumbkille Church
1.1 km
Inishkeel Monastic Site
27.4 km
Inishmurray Island Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
24.7 km
Church of SS Joseph and Conal
20.4 km
Eaglais Naomh Columba Eaglais na hÉireann
6.6 km
Fintragh Bridge
15 km
Portal tomb Dg. 70, Kilclooney More
25.5 km
Malin Beg Signal Tower
5.6 km
Inver Methodist Church
29.1 km
Ulster Bank
17.3 kmReviews
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