Keash Hill Trail

PLEASE NOTE: This trail will close temporarily for lambing season starting 18th March 2024.

Dogs are not permitted on the off road sections of the trail as it crosses open farmland.

For further information on the Keash Hillwalk Trail, visit www.sligowalks.ie.

Walking
County Sligo
Grade Strenuous
Length 1.75627 km
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Format Out and Back
Ascent 88 m
Dogs Allowed No
Waymarking Red arrow on black discs
Start Point
Keash Hall car park
Finish Point
Centre of Kesh Village
Nearest Town to Start Ballymote
Grid Ref. G 70873 11354
Lat. and Long. 54.05068, -8.4455

Keshcorran Mountain is capped by a large un-opened cairn, known as the pinnacle, which can be seen from many parts of Co. Sligo. Seventeen caves are located on the western side of the mountain. The hill and its surroundings feature in a number of legendary tales, including a story of the birth of Cormac Mac Airt, the most famous of the legendary kings of Ireland. Cormac was born at a well beneath the caves and was raised by wolves. The trail starts from church car-park and follows the medieval ‘Bóthar An Chorráin’ road beneath Keshcorran. Pass a left turn and continue for a further 250m to reach a stile on the right. Follow the marked route across the field and along the side of the hill. Turn right and make your way carefully up the hill. For the purpose of safety, the trail ends at the first cave. Return via the same route.

Maps and other information

Trail Management

Sligo LEADER Partnership Co., Development Centre, Cleveragh Road, Sligo. Tel: 071 9141138. Email: dconlon@sligoleader.com

Facilities

In Ballymote: Shops, pubs, restaurants, accommodation
At Trailhead: Car parking

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 25

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