Picture from group : From the SW.
Picture: From the SW.
Short walk and great views.
Short Summary created by simon3 16 Oct 2012
Start from either the north or south end of the Lough. From the south you can park around C1220 2620 (Point A) and go around the south end onto paths that lead to the top. From the north you can start around C129269 (Point B) and ascend the steep ground there to the summit.
Point A: C1220 2620
Point B: C129 269
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Picture from slemish : Looking west from Loughsalt Mountain over Lough Salt to Muckish
Picture: Looking west from Loughsalt Mountain over Lough Salt to Muckish
by slemish 31 May 2009
Having holidayed in this part of Donegal for many years I had always longed to climb the magnificent Loughsalt Mountain. Today in glorious weather I finally got the chance. I parked at a little lay-by on the road between Kilmacrenan and Glen, just to the north of the lough (129269) and proceeded up the mountain from there. Very steep indeed for much of the ascent. I found grabbing on to the deep heather was a useful support. Although it was only half ten in the morning it was very warm and the breeze was most welcome, which got stronger as I climbed. Loughsalt Mountain has three distinct summit areas. The central one is the highest reaching 469m and it's this summit that is marked by the trig pillar and a small cross. However the western summit commands the most spectacular views - especially the vertiginous sheer drop into Lough Salt itself. In fact, practically the whole of Donegal is laid out before your eyes - from Slieve Snaght in Inishowen, all the way round past Muckish and Errigal to the distant Blue Stacks. Even today with a slight haze in the air the views were incredible - on a crystal clear day they must be absolutely mind-blowing. I descended by the same route, taking care as there are extensive patches of scree on the way down and the last section really is frighteningly steep. Soon enough I was back at the car - mission accomplished! Total trip - about 1 hr.(Comment Rating 3.92)
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Picture from simon3 : Lough Salt's NW view
Picture: Lough Salt's NW view
by simon3 16 Sep 2009
After returning from this summit we were assured by our hosts that it was the finest view in Donegal something strongly suggested by "slemish" in his recent comment. From a somewhat similar viewpoint to his or hers but a better day I got this picture.(Comment Rating 3.91)
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by vikinghar 24 Apr 2008
Slieve Lough Salt was the very first mountain I climbed as an aspiring hill-walker. Me and a mate bought a book on walking in the Donegal mountains and chose Lough Salt as our first venture and, you guessed it, we were hooked from then on, so it has a special place in my heart. Lough Salt is a name that derives from the Irish/English mix of “Lough’s Alt”, meaning the high Loughs. It stands as the highest point in a “relatively” flat surrounding area and commands great views most day and heavenly views some days. From Lough Salt you can see the full glory of Donegal, from Malin Head to the Derryveagh Mountains to the Bluestacks.C13400 26500 (Point C) ), and don’t forget to enjoy the views.
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Loughsalt Mountain
by three5four0 11 Apr 2010
What a day and what a view! After the easter weekends snow it was a change to be out in sunshine and in a barmy 19 degrees at that. There is not much I can add to the comments already made below, except there is space to park a few cars at the stile, mentioned by Vikinghar, where you cross from the road onto the hillside. Do leave this hill for a good day, the nice first frosts of autumn would be an ideal time for those keen photographers amongst us to visit.
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A wonderful Panorama
by Garmin 19 Jul 2012
Climbed Loughsalt mountain this afternoon following Vikinghar's route. It was a lovely afternoon for the climb with great visibility. The path to the top starting at the pumphouse gate C121 255 (Point D) makes for relatively easy going and was surprisingly dry considering the recent wet weather.
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