Devilsmother is at southern end of long ridge stretching north to the secondary Devilsmother N Top summit above Killary Fjord. No easy approach as access is up steep slopes. When wet, slopes present quite a challenge.
There is room for several cars in a lay by next to the bridge at L935 655 A on the N59 road. Go through a gate at the lay by and cross the river to access a track. Follow the track for 400 metres to its end before turning SW to head for the steep slopes of the ridge. The steep climb begins at L929 648 B. The summit of the North Top is reached at L919 643 C.It is then a relatively easy walk along the wide ridge to the main Devilsmother summit about 2kms distant.

Another approach can be made from L936 611 D which is the end of a minor road. A climb of 400 metres over 2 km can be made up to the ridge connecting Knocklaur and Devilsmother. Turn left for another 200 metre climb up steep ground to the main Devilsmother summit.

A third option is more direct, but very steep. Park at small layby (1 car) at L912 650 E and proceed directly up steep slope in SE direction. Terrain is short grass mostly, and was solid underfoot in late May. Reach the ridge at L917 640 F after 1 hour 20 minutes and turn almost directly south for 2km, with 95 of the climbing behind you. Pic shows cairn in distance.

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