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Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Keel

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Mayo

Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Keel

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4.2

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Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Keel

02:50

10.3km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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735 m

Deserted Village of Slievemore, Achill Island

Highlight • Historical Site

Close by Dugort, at the base of Slievemore mountain (670 metres) lies the Deserted Village. The village was gradually abandoned because of the many evictions for non-payment of rent during …

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2.85 km

View of the Deserted Village (Slievemore)

Highlight • Historical Site

This deserted village consists of 80-100 stone cottages along a mile long stretch of road on the southern side of Slievemore mountain.

Whilst some of the homes were occupied as …

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2.90 km

Deserted Village of Slievemore

Highlight • Historical Site

The trail features archaeological sites such as megalithic tombs and the Deserted Village, remnants of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned after the Great Famine.

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2.91 km

Oldstead Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Oldstead, ruins among the thorns...

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3.70 km

Slievemore Deserted Village

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Slievemore deserted village on Achill Island provides a haunting and evocative look into Ireland's past, with the ruins of stone cottages telling a story of hardship, especially during the Great …

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10.0 km

Bervie

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Great spot for afternoon tea overlooking the Mihaun Mountains and Clare Island

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10.2 km

Keel, nestled on Achill Island's expansive coastline, is renowned for its vast beach with excellent surfing and watersports conditions. Beyond the beach, Keel offers a charming village atmosphere with local …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

1.28 km

652 m

424 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

1.70 km

196 m

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Deserted Village of Slievemore – Oldstead Ruins loop from Keel

Cottage Garden with Flowers

Deserted Village of Slievemore, Achill Island

View of the Deserted Village (Slievemore)

Deserted Village of Slievemore

Oldstead Ruins

Slievemore Deserted Village

Bervie

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