Keash Hill Trail

Keshcorran Mountain is capped by a large un-opened cairn, known as the pinnacle, which can be seen from many parts of Co. Sligo. Seventeen caves are located on the western side of the mountain. The hill and its surroundings feature in a number of legendary tales, including a story of the birth of Cormac Mac Airt, the most famous of the legendary kings of Ireland. Cormac was born at a well beneath the caves and was raised by wolves. The trail starts from church car-park, located in the centre of Keash village, and follows the medieval ‘Bóthar An Chorráin’ road beneath Keshcorran. Pass a left turn and continue for a further 250m to reach a stile on the right. Follow the marked route across the field and along the side of the hill. Turn right and make your way carefully up the hill. For the purpose of safety, the trail ends at the first cave. Return via the same route.