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Slievemore Summit and Deserted Village

Slievemore Summit and Deserted Village

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Slievemore Summit and Deserted Village

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Towering 2,201 feet (671 m) above the Atlantic Ocean, Slievemore is a windswept, wild and wonderful peak. This ‘Big Mountain’ is a superb objective and is the second highest point …

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Location: Mayo, Ireland

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David Howells

March 24, 2021

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Slievemore is the second highest peak on Achill Island after Croaghaun, in County Mayo, Ireland. Its elevation is 671 m (2,201 ft) and it has a trig pointed summit. A stunning peak, it is also an Irish Hewitt. At the base of Slievemore lies the Deserted Village. The village is divided into three areas called Tuar, Tuar Riabach and Faiche. There are approximately 100 houses in the village, aligned north-south and parallel to each other.

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May 6, 2022

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For the ascent of Slievemore, a crossing is recommended, e.g. coming from the east of Doogort to the west. The ascent is steep and strenuous, sure-footedness is required. But the views across the beaches to the east and to Keel to the south are fantastic.

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Charlotte

September 7, 2024

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This is definitely a challenging trail, and should only be done with good weather and a reliable GPS device. There is mostly no trail and some scrambling to get to the top. The ascend is steep and the descend is boggy even when it hasn’t rained for a while. Due to wayfinding plan more time, we did it in five hours including breaks and photo stops.

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1. Slievemore loop from Doogort — Achill Island

11.1km

04:35

670m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Slievemore

7.70km

03:13

600m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Keel

13.8km

04:52

680m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 700 m

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Location: Mayo, Ireland

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Slievemore Summit and Deserted Village

1. Slievemore loop from Doogort — Achill Island

2. Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Slievemore

3. Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Keel

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