Slieve Foye, Co Louth

Suits: Teens

Hike: Setting off from the southern shores of Carlingford Lough, this vigorous climb up Louth’s highest mountain is ideal for lively teens who enjoy a physical challenge. Starting in Carlingford, you’ll walk away from the water, through the village before finding the leafy path that leads up Slieve Foye. A choice of routes allow for a steeper ascent or looped walk. Changing from track to gravel to grass, the waymarked Commons Loop weaves through rolling countryside, between forest and pastures, bog and heather, rock and stream, revealing wild beauty at every turn. Slieve Foye’s summit stands at 558m, rewarding hikers with superb panoramas of the Cooley Peninsula, its gentle mountains and the lough stretching out below.

Start and Finish at: Carlingford village.

Level: Difficult.

Length / Time: 8km; allow 3 hours.

Pack: Warm clothes as it’s frequently windy and damp up here. Good footwear, warm layers, waterproof clothing, food and drink are also recommended.