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Slieve League
Cliffs almost three times the height of Moher, and a fraction of the crowds.
Donegal's giant
Slieve League (Sliabh Liag in Irish) is a mountain that ends abruptly in the Atlantic. Its cliffs drop about 600 m from the summit to the sea, making them some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The rock is streaked with reds, ochres and greens from minerals in the stone, and the colours shift with the weather.
The area is part of the Donegal Gaeltacht, and the nearby fishing village of Teelin has a long tradition of fiddle music.
Don't miss
- Bunglass viewpoint (Amharc Mór), with the classic view along the cliff face.
- The Pilgrim Path, an old route to the summit with remains of an early Christian site.
- One Man's Pass, a narrow ridge for experienced hillwalkers only, in good weather.
- A boat trip from Teelin pier to see the cliffs from below.
Quick facts
Where: Teelin, Co. Donegal
Region: Wild Atlantic Way
Height: about 600 m
From Dublin: about 4 h 15 min by car
Nearest town: Carrick and Kilcar
Good for: hillwalking, photography, quiet
Local tip
Park at the lower car park and walk the last stretch of road up to Bunglass. It takes about 30 minutes, and the cliffs reveal themselves slowly as you climb.