Slievelamagan

About Slievelamagan

Rising steeply between the Silent Valley and Annalong, this rugged peak is defined by its extensive boulder fields and the daunting Lamagan Slabs. It offers a rougher, more elemental character than its neighbours, rewarding climbers with an unimpeded view across the granite tors of Slieve Binnian and the blue waters of Ben Crom.

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• •The name Slievelamagan is derived from the Irish Sliabh Lámhagáin, which translates as 'mountain of the creeping' or 'mountain of the hands and knees'. It refers to the extreme steepness of the slopes, which traditionally required climbers to use their hands for balance.
• •The mountain's eastern face is famous for the Lamagan Slabs, a series of expansive granite rock faces that are highly regarded by climbers for their clean, friction-heavy surfaces.
• •It occupies a central position in the High Mournes and is most commonly climbed as part of a circuit including Cove Mountain and Slieve Beg, often using the historic Brandy Pad as an access route.
• •From the summit, you can look directly down the length of the Silent Valley reservoir to the dam, with the massive, craggy profile of Slieve Binnian dominating the view to the west.
• •The mountain's name serves as an unusually honest warning; if you aren't using your hands at some point on the ascent, you've likely found a much longer way round.