Glencar Escarpment & the Glencarbury Mines
Hike the Glencar Escarpment and experience incredible views over the picturesque glacial valley of Glencar, home to the famous Glencar Waterfall and the more recently noted Devils Chimney Waterfall, visit the Glencarbury Barytes Mines and climb Kings Mountain.
Expect to walk 12km and climb 500 meters
This incredible hike will bring you across the Dartry Mountain range overlooking the picturesque glacial valley of Glencar, home to the famous Glencar Waterfall and the more recently noted Devils Chimney Waterfall along with the Swiss Valley, Glencarbury Mines and Glencar Lake. The Glencar Escarpment is often referred to as one of county Sligo’s most beautiful hiking routes. Beginning our day at the Glencar Tea shed we take a quick 5-minute carpool to the starting point of our hike located at the foot of Kings Mountain. From here we climb the steep but safe face of mountain alongside the impressive Kings Gully and pass the huge fissure known as Annach re Mhor before reaching Kings summit for your first panoramic view of the day. Moving along we follow the cliffside route to the now abandoned Glencarbury Barytes Mines. The mines, which were known worldwide, operated for over 100 years providing generations of employment to local families. Lunch at the mines leads to our final leg of the day which takes us to the Devils Chimney Waterfall or ‘Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird’ as it’s known locally before continuing onwards high above the area known as the Swiss Valley before joining up with a trail and road to take us back to the Glencar Tea Sheds to end this epic hiking route. This Hike requires a minimum of 4 bookings to run. If this number is not reached 3 days before your selected date you will be issued with a full refund
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- Hike the Glencar Escarpment, one of Sligo’s most beautiful hiking routes.
- Suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness, a keen attitude and an adventurous nature.
- Allow 5-6 hours for hike.
Glencar Tea Sheds, Glencar, Co Leitrim.
Appropriate outdoor clothing necessary.
Example: Boots/appropriate hiking footwear, waterproof jacket/leggings, insulation layers. No denims.
Water and snacks.
Experienced and fully qualified guide.
Fresh mountain side tea/coffee.
Hikers may not be allowed to join group if not dressed appropriately for mountainous terrain.
Strictly no dogs.
- In the event of a cancellation the Customer must contact Northwest Adventure Tours directly in writing by email to: info@northwestadventuretours.ie
- Cancellations will not be accepted by text or phone call.