Slieve League Cliffs
Sliabh Liag · Co. Donegal
The cliffs of Slieve League fall 601 metres from mountain summit to Atlantic swell — nearly three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher and among the highest sea cliffs in Europe. On a bright day the rock faces glow with mineral colours above a glittering ocean; in mist and swell they are elemental and vast.
The Bunglass viewpoint
Most visitors head for the viewpoint at Bunglass — the Amharc Mór, or "great view" — where the full sweep of the cliffs opens up across Donegal Bay. From the car facilities near Teelin, you can walk or take the shuttle up the steep single-track road to the viewing platforms.
Serious hikers can continue along the cliff path towards the summit via One Man's Pass, a narrow ridge with big drops on either side. It is a genuinely committing mountain walk: check the forecast, wear proper boots and turn back if cloud comes in.
From the water
To grasp the true scale of Slieve League, see it from below. Boat trips run from Teelin pier in season, passing under the cliffs where dolphins often ride the bow wave. The Gaeltacht villages of Teelin and Carrick make good bases, and nearby Glencolmcille adds a folk village, early Christian sites and one of Donegal's most atmospheric valleys.
Getting there and tips
Slieve League is about 45 minutes west of Donegal Town: take the N56 to Killybegs, then the R263 through Kilcar to Teelin, where the cliff road is signposted. Go early or late in summer to beat the crowds, and give the weather a chance — the cliffs change character completely between morning and evening light.
Where it is
54.6386°N, 8.7089°W
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