Keelogyboy Mountain [Sliabh na gCaolog Bui]

About Keelogyboy Mountain [Sliabh na gCaolog Bui]

Rising above the Glencar valley, this unassuming limestone peak offers a rugged, peat-covered plateau typical of the Sligo hills. While less dramatic than nearby Benbulbin, its summit provides a quiet vantage point over Lough Gill and the sprawling Atlantic coastline, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude.

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• •The Irish name Sliabh na gCaolog Bui translates as the 'Mountain of the Narrow Yellow Strips,' likely describing the appearance of the mountain's ridges or the particular hue of the vegetation in late summer.
• •Positioned on the Sligo-Leitrim border, the summit offers an earned view of the Isle of Innisfree sitting within Lough Gill to the south, and the massive limestone plateau of Kings Mountain to the north.
• •Walkers often approach from the south via the Colgagh area, navigating a landscape where the underlying limestone frequently gives way to deep, sodden peat hags.
• •Despite being classified as a Hump, the mountain manages to keep a low profile, successfully avoiding the heavy foot traffic that plagues its more famous neighbours in the Dartry range.