Fells/Slieve Main [Sliabh Meain]
Republic of Ireland

Slieve Main [Sliabh Meain]

514M
1686FT
Rank
52nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Illies

About Slieve Main [Sliabh Meain]

Tucked away on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula, this 514-metre summit is the "middle mountain" between the prominent Slieve Snaght and the surrounding coastal lowlands. It is a rugged Hump defined by peat and heather, offering hikers a quieter, wilder vantage point over the deep waters of Lough Swilly and the Fanad Peninsula.

Key Statistics

Rank
52nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Illies
Prominence
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101m
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone

Did You Know?

  • •Its name derives from the Irish Sliabh Meáin, meaning "Middle Mountain," which accurately describes its geographical position between the higher Slieve Snaght and the sea.
  • •The hill is most often tackled in conjunction with its higher neighbour, Slieve Snaght, which sits just two kilometres to the northwest across a high, often sodden col.
  • •On a clear day, the summit offers a commanding view of the narrow entrance to Lough Swilly, with the lighthouse at Fanad Head visible across the water to the west.
  • •It is essentially the Inishowen equivalent of a middle child—often overlooked in favour of its taller sibling, Slieve Snaght, but essential for completing the local skyline.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
C413378
Latitude
55.1859°N
Longitude
7.3516°W

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