Sliabh an Iarainn
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Jackie Lee, Ballinamore Co.Leitrim |
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+353 (0)71 964 1569 |
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Details:
Length – 20km
Time – up to a days walk
Highest point – 585m/1927ft
Terrain – Country roads, forest walks and open mountain.
Features –Sliabh an Iarainn or ‘Mountain of Iron’ derives its name from the iron deposits to be found in the rocks. This was also reputed to be the place the Tuatha de Dannan landed in ancient Irish legend.
OS Sheet Numbers – 25, 26 and 33
Map Reference – 049 134 starting point