When you tell people that you climb mountains, sometimes they dont seem interested in Kilimanjaro, Kosciuszko, or Everest Base Camp, but ask first if you've ever climbed Croagh Patrick. When I started getting asked about Slemish, I decided to get this one out of the way as it seems you must emulate that great mountaineer St. Patrick before you're taken seriously! From the car park there are waymarkers to follow though when you reach the steep west face of the mountain they seem to run out. There are a series of stiles you can cross which will bring you round to the south side of the mountain which is a much easier climb to the unmarked summit with its brilliant views. Interesting to note that a mountain that is associated with a saint should be '666'th highest in the country. Spooky! Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/667/comment/3319/