Route Summary:

Head west from St Columba’s Church to one of the best cross-inscribed early Christian pillars in Ireland. From here, the route meanders towards a beach along a quiet lane, before heading north onto a steep mountain track. Views of the village and Skelpoonagh Bay are breathtaking; and you can visit a small shrine and statue alongside a mound of stones, which marks Colmcille’s Well.

A short detour takes you to Glen Head, where the cliffs drop 200m into the Atlantic. While there, check out the watchtower that was built to guard against French invasion. The track continues over the southern shoulder of Beefan and Gaveross Mountain and then descends into a lane.

The Glen Loop:

This walk takes you to the Martello Watch Tower and you can continue along the cliffs to the deserted fishing village of Port. Situated beside a stoney beach, its isolation is emphasised by the crashing of the sea against the sea gulls cries. Behind Port Hill lies the deserted fishing village at Glenlough.

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