Trail · County Sligo
Keash Hill Trail
Notice: Notice from Trail Management: It has been brought to our attention that due to the nature of the rock formation on Keash Hill large sections of the sheer face around the caves have begun to move. There is risk of falling rocks as a result. Trail Management will continue to monitor this situation, and ask that all hill walkers obey all signage. Most importantly, please note that the Keash Hill Trail ends at the first cave. Do not pass beyond this point. 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.
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, located in the centre of Keash village, 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.
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Outdoors in County Sligo this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00
Heavy spells of rain.
Be aware of potential impacts:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings
- Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct11° / 6°Light rain
- Sun, 11 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloud
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