Keelogyboy Mtn NE Top

About Keelogyboy Mtn NE Top

Rising above the eastern end of the Glencar valley, this subsidiary limestone plateau offers a quieter alternative to the busier Dartry Mountains. The terrain is a mix of rough grazing and peat, rewarding climbers with a sharp, clear perspective over Glencar Lough and the sheer cliffs of Kings Mountain to the north.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Caológ Bhuí, typically translated as the 'yellow narrow place', likely descriptive of the specific hue of the upland grasses or the limestone-rich soil found along this ridge.
• •Situated on the Sligo-Leitrim border, this 435-metre top forms part of the same limestone massif as Cope's Mountain, offering a rugged, peat-covered landscape that feels far more remote than its modest altitude suggests.
• •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the glacial geography of the region, looking directly down onto the dark waters of Glencar Lough and across to the distinctive 'prow' of Benbulbin.
• •Despite its proximity to Sligo town, you are far more likely to share the summit with a stray Cheviot sheep than another walker, making it an ideal retreat when the nearby 'honey-pot' peaks are crowded.