A Modern Pilgrimage to Slieve League, One Of Ireland’s Most Majestic Cliffs

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David S
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Located in the heart of Donegal, Sliabh Liag (known as Slieve League in English) is one of the highest cliffs (2000ft at their highest point) on the island of Ireland. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Ireland’s wild northwest and engage in a unique outdoor adventure through the island’s best-kept secrets. 

Even though Slieve League was probably a sacred mountain even before the arrival of the Christians, it became an important Christian pilgrimage site and remained so for the next thousand years. This imbued Slieve League with rich, complex history amid its otherworldly beauty. On the high slopes, there are even remains of an early Christian monastery.   

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If you prefer the easier way, you can start hiking from the Bunglas Viewpoint, the most photogenic spot of the cliffs. But if you are an avid adventurer, you should take the narrow pathway to the intimidating One Man’s Pass which connects to the Pilgrim’s Path. Either way, you will enjoy a magnificent experience and create memories for a lifetime. Standing on the top, you’ll be treated to sights of local wildlife and beautiful wild nature. 

Take your best travel buddy with you and bon voyage! 

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Although less famous than the Cliffs of Moher, the Slieve League cliffs are three times taller and in my personal opinion even more picturesque. Sitting up high on the cliff edge and watching the sun set over the ocean, I felt more at peace than I have in a very long time. . . . . . . . #saltcityphotographers #nikonusa #nikonnofilter #pictureline #travelireland #ireland #irelandgram #discoverireland #insta_ireland #adventuremore #exploretocreate #irelandtravel #irelanddaily #irelandsunset #irelandtourism #bestirelandpics #ireland_travel #earthpix #tourismireland #earthfocus #best_ireland_photos #visualsofearth #ig_ireland_ #irelandisbeautiful #raw_ireland #visitireland #hikeireland #slieveleague #slieveleaguecliffs #countydonegal

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