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by DonieG 5 Mar 2010
Weather conditions are so perfect now for the hills I decided to take a day off work and head to Donegal to tackle Slieve League and especially see if I had the nerves for the "One Man's Pass" so highly commented on in Mountain Views. Arrived at Bunglass car park at 11am, surprised to discover no other walkers on this most beautifull day. A notice advises that ongoing maintainence work is in progress and asks walkers to use the Pilgrim Path if possible - well having driven three hours to reach here I was not going to miss out on the clifftop walk so took my courage in my hands and headed off. There is a lot of erosion on the route in boggy/heathery areas, however the views as outlined by other contributers did not dissapoint. I found it tough going not having hill- walked over the winter. On arrival at One Man's pass I did not wait around or look at it too long, having read other contributers musings I just scrambled over, the fact that I had a heavey rucksack on board that slipped to one side midway over caused the old sphincter muscle to contract and I was glad to see the other side and terra firma or better still "terra more" to stand on at least. Onwards with renewed vigour and took in all the views out towards Raithlin O Beirne on one side and the Bluestacks on the other. Was disgusted to come upon some Graffiti sprayed on a rock by some mindless idiot (see photo). By all means Carl show your love for Breege, you don't have to deface a beautifull area to proove it !!!!. Had to march over some residual snow before reaching the broken Trig point .(Comment Rating 3.00)
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Picture from scapania : Slieve League from the north
Picture: Slieve League from the north
An alternative route to the summit
by scapania 21 Jun 2010
I noticed that in 5 pages of comments, all of them suggest climbing Slieve League by the same route, from Bunglass, so I thought I'd suggest an alternative route to the summit, from the north. While the route up from Bunglass has its obvious attractions, the path is very badly eroded from overuse and the alternative suggested by the local authorities, The Pilgrim's Path, is not the most exciting route.G5484 8023 (Point A) , beside a bridge, where a track heads south into forestry. Follow this track through the forest, head right at an old ruined house and out onto the open mountainside. From here you can either head straight up the north ridge to the summit, or climb gently across the boggy hillside and around to lovely L. Agh, and up the corrie to the south of the lake. The headwall of the corrie is very steep, so you're best off heading up to the right from here, rather than heading directly to the summit. G5622 7842 (Point B) , from where you can descend steeply to a broad shoulder at about 350m. From here, head west down across boggy ground, over the stream coming out of L. Agh, and back to the starting point. Maybe not the most spectacular route up, but it avoids the crowds and lets you see a different part of the mountain.
Point A: G5484 8023
Point B: G5622 7842
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Real One Mans Pass at Kerringear
by darrenf 22 Sep 2010
As mentioned in recent post in my own opinion this is the 'real' one mans pass at Kerringear, which unfortunately for me was impassable due to strong winds on my visit. Another reason to visit again I guess, along with the breath taking scenery along these seacliffs(Comment Rating 3.00)
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Picture from pdtempan : A group from QUBMC crossing One Man's Pass
Picture: A group from QUBMC crossing One Man's Pass
by pdtempan 7 Nov 2005
One Man’s Pass or Casán an Aonair in Irish is the name given to the ridge about 400m long immediately west of the summit of Slieve League. Keeringear (na Círíní Géar, ‘the sharp crests’) is a series of pointed peaks further east. The difficult rib of rock mentioned by murphysw is part of Keeringear. Bear in mind that most topographical names in Ireland were given by farmers, not climbers. One Man’s Pass may be easy for experienced mountaineers, but it is an unavoidable obstacle for anyone who wants to reach the summit from the east. The rib of rock on Keeringear, on the other hand, is much more challenging, but is easily skirted by keeping to the main path. It is therefore not a pass in any sense, but rather a rock-climbing challenge for those who want to push themselves. Such features didn’t usually get local names unless their shape was particularly striking or there was some folklore associated with them.(Comment Rating 2.80)
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by tiktiktik3 21 Nov 2006
What more points can one give for Slieve League, The route is well posted, coming from the Donegal town/Sligo area, if you take the costal road to Clencolmcille, you enjoy a great scenic ride and a bit over Killybeggs in a small village you will see a corner pub, on the wall outside a mural warns you its here you need to turn in, (Inside there's info available on routes and all things you ever want to know about Slieve League).… Further up the road You first see a hill walking sign to a path if your on foot or want to start the hike from here, If you drive past it follow the road until you will have to drive through a fence, here's also the bottom parking lot (There are 2 clean "free" toilets). From here you can walk the rest of the way to the second parking space above. We walked… Almost above, before the road bends away you pass a little lough surrounded by bog… if you walk on it be careful as the layer of bog floats on the water with no indication as how deep it is below (its like walking on a waterbed, if it weren't for the midget's you could lay yourself down and fall asleep there dreaming of days when the sidh walked the hills of Ireland). From the top parking space a rock stairway goes up and once on top of it, you need to find your own way (well it seems its so crowdie by times, in the "lower" sections, the footprints from those before you guide you through it), The climb itself seems higher because the ups and downs every time. We directed ourselves to the distinctive three points in the cliff face… Once you reached those, don't climb the third one, you can but about 4m from the top (if you come this way, there a steep narrow rock point that we found to dangerous to go over, mind you it looked possible if you keep low to my idea…, instead enjoy the view and circle around (You can see the earlier below signposted walker path coming up, if you should want to connect with that) or find your own way towards the Slieve's highest point. If you have some time left, on the way back its worth it to drive a little out of your way direction Clencolmcille/Ardara to go by Genesh Pass, once below you don't need to drive all the way to Ardara but at the signpost turn Right to direction Donegal Town/Sligo again(Comment Rating 2.75)
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Picture from NICKY : The second best hillwalker in Ireland!
Picture: The second best hillwalker in Ireland!
by NICKY 27 Mar 2007
We climbed this natural wonder on Saturday 24th March 2007. It is without doubt the greatest piece of coastal walking in Ireland. After four hours of travelling from County Antrim through Donegal, past the Blue Stacks, Lough Finn and the wondrous Glengesh pass we turned the jaw dropping corner at the Bunglass car park. When I got my jaw back in place we started. The weather had blessed us with strong sunshine and a light breeze. It was hazy but you cant have everything! The first climb was an easy stretch. After Scregeighter and the eagles nest it is a jumble of up-and-down slopes until Keeringear. Now it got interesting. Although not the original one man's pass it is the most dangerous of the two. I am seriously petrified of these lofty places and after some coaxing from my walking partner I went up it like a mountain goat - the quicker the better! When my heartbeat was back to normal we dandered across the very easy one man's pass to the summit. What a walk! This is the place that proves Ireland is the most special country to walk in. Although not for the faint-hearted in places this is the place to be! Also I met a lovely lady from the Donegal Mountain rescue team at the top and had a chat about the mountains. She was so easy to talk to! If you are out there I hope you got your diesel spillage sorted! Finally if anybody hasn't been to this place - GO!(Comment Rating 2.75)
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