slieve league detour

When you reach the end of the road there is plenty of room to turn a car. A short track will take you to the right of the sheer and awesome cliff face at Bunglas, reputedly the hghest marine cliff in Europe, rising, over 606m above the ocean. One Man's Pass will take you to the summit of Slieve League from here but the climb is not for the faint hearted and should be approached with extreme caution. The ruins of a church with some early Christian hermitages lie near the pass. Most people will be content with the views from the track next to the road. Returing by foot, you wil see a ruin impossible position at the end of Carrigan Head to your right. This was a watchtower and was part of a chain of such towers built to help defend the north west coast during the Napoleonic threat of the early 19th century. Return via the farm gate to the sign for Slieve League walk. This takes you to the top of Slieve League by a less perciptous route than that offered by One Man's Pass. It should be negotiated with caution and is a far longer route by foot to the summit. Walking on the eastern flank of Slieve League, there is a spectacular wilderness of rocks, streams and a deep, rugged valley to your left as you ascend the narrow track. Return to Carrick and relax in one of the friendly pubs before continuing your journey.

Turn left in the village of Carrick, signposted Bunglas and Slieve League. The village of Teelin with its colourful pub lies ahead. Beyond the village a signposted will direct you to Bunglas, left and Slieve League Walk, right.