Sun 6 Sept 2026
08:00 · County Donegal
Slieve League with Pilgrim's Path
Coastal hikes · Moderate
€85
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Tours · Coastal hikes
Slieve League with Pilgrim's Path
Follow the historic Pilgrim's Path into the dramatic Atlantic landscape of Slieve League on a challenging small-group hike.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Walk grade
- B
- Adventure level
- 8/10
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Distance
- 12.5 km
- From
- €85
The experience
This full-day hike pairs the historic Pilgrim's Path with the immense coastal landscape of Slieve League. The route climbs steadily from the lower slopes into open mountain ground, where Atlantic views unfold across cliffs, headlands and the Donegal coast. Steep gradients, rocky sections and changeable underfoot conditions make this a rewarding day for walkers who already feel comfortable in the hills. The guide will adapt the exact line and pace to the weather, ground conditions and the needs of the group. Times and route details shown here are indicative and will be confirmed before departure.
Mixed: road, steps, muddy, grassy, soft and wet ground.
Highlights
The historic Pilgrim's Path
Climb through a landscape shaped by centuries of pilgrimage and movement along the Donegal coast.
Atlantic cliff country
Experience the scale of Slieve League as the mountain ground opens towards the ocean.
A demanding small-group day
Travel at a considered pace with route decisions shaped around the group and conditions.
Itinerary
09:00
Welcome and route briefing
Meet the guide, review equipment and discuss the route, weather and pace for the day.
09:20
The Pilgrim's Path ascent
Begin the steady climb, moving from the lower slopes towards rougher open mountain ground.
12:30
High ground and Atlantic views
Pause for lunch when conditions allow and continue through the day's most dramatic coastal terrain.
15:00
A considered descent
Return by the safest suitable line, with time to take in the changing view towards the coast.
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