Cross Slieve

About Cross Slieve

Overlooking the coastal village of Cushendall, this modest Antrim Marilyn offers an accessible ascent with rewards far exceeding its height. Though often overshadowed by the profile of Lurigethan, its grassy slopes provide an intimate vantage point over the North Channel and the meeting point of the Glens of Antrim.

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• •The name is likely derived from the Irish Crois Shliabh, meaning ‘Mountain of the Cross’, potentially referring to a historical boundary marker or a site of local religious significance overlooking the glens.
• •From the summit, the view across the North Channel is exceptionally clear, with the Mull of Kintyre on the Scottish coast appearing remarkably close at just 16 miles away.
• •It overlooks the junction of three of the nine Glens of Antrim: Glenaan, Glenballyemon, and Glencorp, making it a strategic spot to understand the local geography.
• •While the neighbouring Lurigethan is more famous for its Iron Age fort and table-top profile, Cross Slieve is the preferred spot for photographers looking for the classic aerial-style shot of Cushendall’s red-hued Georgian buildings.
• •Reaching the summit qualifies as bagging a Marilyn, though at barely 206 metres, it is a peak where the coastal breeze is usually a greater obstacle than the gradient.