Slievecallan [Slaibh Callain]

About Slievecallan [Slaibh Callain]

Rising as the highest point in West Clare, this prominent 391m hill offers an expansive moorland walk between Ennis and the coast. On a clear day, the summit provides sweeping views over the Aran Islands and the Atlantic, while the presence of a historic Ogham stone adds a sense of ancient mystery.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Sliabh Callain, meaning 'Mountain of Callan,' traditionally associated with Conan, a member of the legendary Fianna who was said to be buried on the slopes.
• •Near the summit is a famous Ogham stone known as 'Leacht Chormaic'; its inscription became a subject of intense academic debate in the late 1700s regarding its authenticity and historical significance.
• •As a Marilyn with considerable isolation, the summit offers an unimpeded vista that stretches from the limestone terraces of the Burren to the north, all the way to the Brandon Range on the Dingle Peninsula.
• •The hill serves as a vital navigational landmark for sailors off the Atlantic coast, standing as the only significant height in the relatively low-lying landscape of West Clare.
• •The summit offers a stark juxtaposition of eras, where you can contemplate a prehistoric burial monument while listening to the very modern, rhythmic swoosh of the surrounding wind farm.