MountainViews: Info on Slievetooey Sliabh Tuaidh (511m) in area Donegal SW

Home:Main Area DisplayGPS Summit Data (Irl)MV 1 SummitsMV 1 Rate Summit)News:NewsNewsletters)Tracks, Walks:View all tracksView your tracksUpload a trackMV 1 Find a Walk)Community:Rising SummiteersSummiteers Hall of FameRecent ContributorsContributors Hall of FameCredits)Lists & Logs:Eight Lists & Personal LogLog AnalysisSettingsMy Contributions & ProfileListing Programs:Simple Irish ListingsSimple Irish & British Listings))Motley Views:General ForumSuggestions ForumBibliography)More:ShopGuidelines:Using the ServiceCommentsPhotos)Statistics Conditions of Use ResourcesLinks)

Guestuser: Login or enrol?

Welcome to "MountainViews" Guest visitor - have a look around - enrol (free & quick) to see Lists & Logs etc.

Summit or area: Set min height for summits.

Conditions and Info
Use of MountainViews is governed by conditions.
Hillwalking is a risk sport. Information about the site and about safety is here.
Opinions in material here are not necessarily endorsed by MountainViews.
Information in comments, walks or GPS tracks may not be accurate as regards safety or access permission. You are responsible for your safety and your permission to walk. More.

RSS Feed for Recent Items.

Donegal SW Area

Printable format

Maximum height for area: 595 metres

Summits in area: 16

OS Map(s): 10 for all tops

Set Area Map On

Slievetooey Mountain	Donegal County
Sliabh Tuaidh A name in Irish	(Language)
(poss. Ir. Sliabh Tuaidh [DUPN], 'northern mountain')
Height: 511 metres	OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 10 for top
Grid Ref: G62878 89939	Latitude: 54.756004 Longitude: -8.577352
ITM: 562835 889930	Prominence: 376m Isolation: 1.3km
Located in Meenacurrin townland. Slievetooey is on the north side of the peninsula, while Slieve League is on the south. The cliffs and stacks along Slievetoey’s seaward side form one of the most spectacular stretches of coastal scenery in Ireland. Th Sliabh Tuaidh is the second highest mountain in the Donegal SW area and the 434th highest in Ireland. Our data has reached 55% of the goal for this summit. (Details)

COMMENTS for Sliabh Tuaidh

MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Sliabh Tuaidh in area Donegal SW, County Donegal, Ireland

Picture: looking from west top across Loughcroaghballaghdown Expand pics.

by gerrym 6 Jun 2009 This walk is based upon route 34 in David Hermans Hill walkers Donegal. I used the same ample carpark (662907 (Point A)) as Paul, which was deserted in November. I followed the narrow road out of the village and climbed the open hill after the last building. Height is gained quickly following the zig zags of ground terraced by sheep, with views N to Errigal and S Snaght. Pass an old ringfort or such and pick up a fenceline to the R, a discerable track is then followed as it climbs above the pounding surf in Lougros Beg Bay. I had stunning views on a bright day with blue skies (while inland was shrouded in heavy fog) which gave a vista over the headlands and bays to Roaninish Island some 11 km away. I followed the ubiquitous blue water pipe/stream uphill and inland as it snaked its way from Lough Acruppan. The lough shore (646908 (Point B)) was reached in 1 hour, I stopped for a bite to eat and skirted its edge to make for the higher ground to the S. Pass 2 small cairns and head SW for the top (seems to have been some cairn building contest) with magnificent views on the way, reached in 2.25 hours. From the top there were views to S League, Sligo Hills, (and possibly the Iron Mtns rising above the mist of Donegal Bay)Cuilcaigh and to the Bluestacks and Derryveaghs, along with all the stuff along the coast.
The trig pillar is a little further to the W, with a fence protecting the steep drop towards L Croaghballaghdown and little L Beg. Views further along the coast to the W brought Sturral Head and the signal tower above Glencolumbkille. Continue W and drop down into a col before the short climb up to point 472 (Slievetooey). Walk across level ground before a big drop down to the NW towards the river flowing from Adoochro - i only got a brief glimpse of the waters of this classic corrie lough. Cross the river before it starts really cutting into the hill with an impressive ravine. The smell of salt and sound of waves assault the senses before arriving at the stunning sight of Gull Island (613924 (Point C)). It is now a case of following the coastline back, below the hills that have just been traversed. Unfortunately for me light was fast fading and i lost the not too recognisable track, leading to me scrambling up some very steep ground in the dark with the sea far below. This was tough and it took me some time to regain the track which eventually brought me back the way i had started. I arrived back at the car very tired but happy at a cracking day.
I have walked the coast from Glencolumbkille towards Slievetooey over a couple of days and can only say that it was unforgettable. Having a group of seals haul offshore and watch us from a matter of feet away in the sea was amazing. The scenery along this coast is breathtaking and i intend to return and do the full round one day.

Point A: G662 907	Point B: G646 908	Point C: G613 924
(turn area map On)

(Comment Rating 5.00) Your Score: Very useful << >>Average

Picture: Looking towards Ardara from above Maghera Expand pics.

by pdtempan 7 Nov 2005 A 10-strong group from QUBMC climbed Slievetooey on a breezy Sunday in November. As time was limited, we took one of the shortest routes available, approaching from Maghera Strand on the NE side. The views were fine, except during a couple of squally showers. The views took in Loughros Beg Bay, the Loughros peninsula, Aranmore and the vicinity of Ardara. From the summit we could also see Errigal and neighbours and the Blue Stacks. The surf in the bay below us was very impressive. We later found out that the huge swell and sea-spray prevented other members of our club from getting any climbing, both at Muckros Head and at Malin Beg. Bring the surfboards next time lads!

From Maghera access to the mountain is straightforward. There is a car park beside a small group of houses. Signs on a cabin indicate that there is a fee for parking, but it seems that money is only collected in the summer season. Tracks bring you to a height of around 150m. When you cross the top fence and enter open ground, you can follow a track climbing gradually beside a blue plastic water pipe for a few hundred yards, before heading off to the left (south). After this there are only faint sheep tracks until you approach the summit. However the way is fairly clear if visibility is good. The ground is somewhat heathery, but the growth is not too high.

N.B. The name Slievetooey is misleading placed some distance to the west of the summit on the OS map. Locally Slievetooey is the name applied to the whole massif, of which the 511m peak is the highest point.

(Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful << >>Average

Picture: Sliabh Tuaidh in snow from near Glengesh pass Expand pics.

by sharkey 25 Feb 2010 I headed up Sliabh Tuaidh back in October there after reviewing some of the comments about it on the site. From Maghera car-park I headed towards the beach then veered left after the last farm sheds and started the climb up Meenacurrin. The going is pretty hard up this route, negotiating the craggy hillocks that mark the way but you get some lovely views of 'The Gravel Walks of Granny' below to your left and you also pass a fine example of a 'Cashel' , an old stone hill-fort, along the way too. But, when you get to the rocky top of Meenacurrin, that's when you get your real reward. The views across Loughros point as far as the Barnesmore gap to the East, Errigal, Muckish, Sliabh Sneacht and Aran More Island to the North are really stunning! Following on from Meenacurrin I headed up across the bogs towards the summit of Sliabh Tuaidh. It's a bit of a drudge across the peat but it's worth it! As I'd read on here before, there were 3 fantastic looking cairns nearby and the views South towards Sliabh Liag, Benbulbin and Donegal bay are amazing. Great to see such vast swathes of the beautiful Northwest stretching out before you! I ended up heading straight down the almost vertical slopes of Meenacurrin towards the sea-cliffs, taking in the strange shaped Loch Acruppan on my way, and ended up down on Maghera strand where I stretched out for five minutes on the frigid sand before I trudged off back to the car! I was exhausted, but, it was well worth the climb and would highly recommend it!

(Comment Rating 3.25) Your Score: Very useful << >>Average

Expand pics.

by simon3 27 Sep 2003 HC Hart [Climbing in the British Isles, 1895] describes a walk starting from Maghera, a sandy beach, to the right of this picture (east). “Following the coast, there is a track near the water’s margin for some distance. Soon the precipices forming the north face of Slieve-a-tooey are reached. If the tide is low the base can be followed a long way with one or two ugly corners.” He mentions that the height of Slieve-a-tooey is 1692 ft which is around 514m. This is interesting because on the modern 1:50k map Slievetooey is shown as 472m while Meenacurrin, to its east, is 511m. So it seems that formerly Meenacurrin was regarded as part of Slievetooey.

Our photo shows the steep north-west slope of Meenacurrin. Below it is Lough Croaghballaghdown. Further away and to the north is Lough Beg and then the coast. Across a short space of water is Loughros Point with the faint outline of the Rossbeg area beyond.

(Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful << >>Average

Expand pics.

by simon3 27 Sep 2003 This is near the summit of Meenacurrin, looking east towards some of the lower mountains such as Croaghataggart (344m) which line the southern side of Maghera Strand.

The occasion was a walk organised in connection with the MCI October meet of 2000.

(Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful << >>Average

Picture: Group from Queen's Univ Belfast Mountaineering Club climbing Slievetooey Expand pics.

by pdtempan 7 Nov 2005 This picture shows some of the crags which guard the NE slopes of Slievetooey. A short distance above the point where the photo was taken, a makeshift gate gives access on to open ground.

(Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful << >>Average

COMMENTS for Sliabh Tuaidh

(End of comment section for Sliabh Tuaidh. Recent comments about other mountains below.)

RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS ..

Forum: General
whats that about sex

kevin carroll Starts in new browser window.

an hour ago.
Welcome back Bleck Craw, this forum has'nt been the same without you. While we sometimes differed on certain subjects( which I wont mention), your contributions were always entertaining if sometim...

Forum: General
Hill Runner

roberto

19 hours ago.
Walking along the Wicklow Way today at the section that leads down to the Dargle River, steep enough section. I met a hill runner running up this part and at the same time he was having a conversa...

Track
A circuit of the eastern Knockmeal hills

mcrtchly

21 hours ago.
Park at S112081 and walk north along the road for about 170m walk, Length:11.7km, Climb: 620m, Area: Crohan West, Knockmealdown Mountains (Ireland) C

Summit Comment
Carrigawaddra: The Loo valley: yes you can!, but don't...

thomas_g

22 hours ago.
Parked at the gravel area at the road junction at Loo Bridge, walked towards Kenmare on the R569 to a gate, then followed the muddy track to a green field (savour it, it will be the last you'll se...

Summit Comment
Agnew's Hill: Shapely scarply Sallagh Braes

simon3

6 days ago.
North of the summit and over a road is the 2km long arc of Sallagh Braes, a spectacular semicircle of a valley where the higher ground to the west (left) falls away towards the sea. This pictur...

Track
Walks Around Port 2

gerrym

a day ago.
http://youtu.be/jq7O1tarPuQ A second walk starting and fini walk, Length:17.0km, Climb: 578m, Area: Donegal SW (Ireland)

Forum: General
Good Sun coming. Bluestacks anyone?

simon3

3 days ago.
Anyone interested in walking in the Bluestacks (Ardnageers and nearby) on Sun or early Mon? Contact group@mountainviews.ie

Summit Comment
Tully Mountain: Mwelrea from the Sea

Geansai

6 days ago.
Good view of the highest summit in Connaught on the way up Tully Mountain.

Summit Summary
Lugnagun: Superb Blessington Lake Views

Collaborative entry Last edit by: march-fixer 6 days ago.
Though not a summit to write home about, it still provides a wonderful grandstand view south out over Blessington Lakes and west to the Hill of Allen. Until recently (2013) pine trees obscure thes...

Track
Circuit of the Three Aghlas

Onzy

2 days ago.
Route takes in Aghla More, Aghla Beg South and Aghla Beg, be walk, Length:9.1km, Climb: 669m, Area: Aghla More, Donegal NW (Ireland) Aghla More, Aghl

Forum: General
SEX ROCKS AND ROLLS

BleckCra

4 days ago.
"It's like sex," she said. We looked at her. "Hillwalking. It's like sex." Her big scrubbed North Antrim face - and I imagined she didn't know much about either - not her fault mind, given the...

Summit Comment
Slieve Carr: Possible with Nephin Beg in a day

jimgraham

a week ago.
Just to note that I found it possible to combine Slieve Carr with Nephin Beg. Working from the southern end of the Bangor trail (point F) it took me four hours to gain the top of Carr; about two ...

RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS ..