Sliabh Ban – Strokestown

Location:

Ballinamore Co.Leitrim

Telephone:

+353 (0)87 236 1794

 

Details:

Length – 5 – 6km circuit but walk can be extended if longer walk is required

 

Time – 1.5 – 2 hours

 

Highest point – 262m/859ft

 

Terrain – The walk utilizes forest track ways

 

Features – Follow the medieval monastic track, view the Mass Rock, and see the effect of the famine of the land. Once you reach the summit look west and see if you can see Croagh Patrick. The River Shannon flows southwards on the east side of Sliabh Bán.

 

OS Sheet Numbers – 33 and 40

 

Map Reference – 953 757 starting point - site of old quarry and parking place