Slieve League

Slieve League

Slieve League has Ireland's second highest cliffs after Croaghaun and some of Europe's highest cliffs. Its name means "mountain of stone pillars" and it is located on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal. The Slieve League Cliffs offer incredible views from their peaks at nearly three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher. Heading into this stunning corner of the country, you'll first encounter the Slieve League Cliffs Center. This family-owned business is jam-packed with local history and culture, so take time to explore the local knitwear and artwork. From the center you can either drive right up to the main view point of the cliffs, or you can do a walk to the view point. As you venture further into the wilds of the Slieve League, the paths become increasingly rocky and must be tread with care. A guided cliff walk will give you insights and stories about the local wildlife and landscapes, and for experienced walkers take the challenging journey from Pilgrim's Path along One Man's Pass which takes you to the top of the cliffs. Walking in the wilds of Slieve League, you are following in the footsteps of pilgrims and monks. The mountains contain the remains of an early Christian monastic site, with a chapel and beehive huts. It is also believed, with ancient stone remains scattered throughout the area, that Slieve League was a place of pilgrimage before the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. The cliffs look even more impressive when you look up from below. You can take a Slieve League Boat Tour, where your friendly skipper will guide you through the waters and tell you stories while you look up in awe at the cliffs piercing the sky above.