Slieve Gallion Walk

Route Description for Slieve Gallion Walk

If you are looking for an intermediate length adventure in Northern Ireland that offers the chance to experience a variety of terrain and breathtaking views of the surrounding area, then you will want to plan a day out on the Slieve Gallion Walk in the Sperrins AONB. Be sure to wear sturdy walking boots with good support, as there is some uneven and steep ground along the route.

Setting out from the trailhead off Iniscarn Road, you will make your way to the southwest and enter into the cover of Iniscarn Forest. Here, you will climb uphill through the wonderfully atmospheric woodland landscape, as you gain elevation on the way to the summits of Slieve Gallion.

After exiting the tree cover, you will push up the steep mountainside to reach the northeast summit of the mountain and be greeted by sweeping views of the surrounding area. From here, you will continue along the trail to the southwest, climbing slightly further uphill to reach the second summit of Slieve Gallion. This higher vantage point will produce more of the same amazing views, including the waters of Lough Neagh to the southeast. After taking in the sights, make your way back down the same way that you came in order to return to the trailhead.