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FREE WILD ATLANTIC WAY EXPERIENCES
Walk Sliabh Liag’s Pilgrim Path
Business Contact Details
Blue Stack Centre, Drimarone, Letterbarrow, Co Donegal
GPS 54.641697, -8.666561
Tel 353 (0)87 9318077
Email
Web
Business Contact Inga Bock
Experience Description
A 1hr 30min walk. The Pilgrim Path at Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) offers a
different way of experiencing these spectacular cliffs which are among the
highest in Europe. This moderate walking route is only 2.8km long but features
views of the villages of Teelin and Carrick and finishes up looking down upon
the cliffs. On your excursion you will also get a glimpse into the ancient
history of this mystical location, passing church ruins and a holy well on the
eastern summit of Sliabh Liag.
Opening Details
All year round, subject to weather conditions as mountain path.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
No coach parking. Up to 3 car parking spaces available at trail head. No min.
age but children need to be accompanied by an adult. Reasonable standard
of fitness required. Suitable for the intermediate walker.Walking boots and
relevant all weather clothing required. Packed lunches available from Slieve
League Lodge, Carrick Village, 5 mins drive away.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Hostel accommodation in Carrick – 5 mins drive
Other Experiences Nearby
Glencolmcille Folk Village – 12km; Silver Strand, Malin Beg – 18km;
Studio Donegal, Kilcar – 9km
RougeyWalk along a Cliff Top
Business Contact Details
Tourist Office, The Bridge, Bundoran, Co Donegal
GPS 54.49007836374548, -8.2687099831129838
Tel +353 (0)71 98 41350
Email
Web
Business Contact Shane Smith
Experience Description
A 1hr 30min. 4.5km non-guided circular walk taking in views of the Atlantic
Ocean from Rougey and Bundoran’s bustling main street. Along the path are
cliff arches which have been carved by the Atlantic Ocean and theWishing
Chair which is Bundoran’s answer to the Blarney Stone.
Opening Details
Year round. Caution required during high winds.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach and car parking at Tullan Strand. Street parking at Tourist Office.
Moderate level of fitness required. Suitable clothing/footwear required for
walking on finished surface.
Public Transport
to Bantry (47min, 34km)
Accommodation Hub
Bundoran
Other Experiences Nearby
Bundoran Surf Co (2 mins)
The Donegal Brewing Company at Dicey Reilly’s (9 mins)
Mullaghmore Head (15 mins)
45
The Ceide Fields in Mayo and Carrowmore in
Sligo are two of the most significant sites in
terms of Ireland’s prehistoric period.