Slievemore (Irish: Sliabh Mór, meaning 'big mountain') is the second highest peak on Achill Island after Croaghaun, in County Mayo, Ireland. Its elevation is 671 m (2,201 ft).

The Deserted Village at Slievemore consists of some 80 – 100 stone cottages located along a mile long stretch of road on the southern slopes of Slievemore mountain.

Jun 17, 2024 · Once you’ve finished exploring the somewhat haunting Slievemore Deserted Village, you’re a short spin from many of Achill’s top attractions. Below, you’ll find everything from walks and beaches to scenic drives and more (see our …

Jan 9, 2014 · This deserted settlement is thought to have been first occupied in the 1700s, and consists of about a mile's worth of abandoned stone cottages on the southern slopes of Slievemore mountain in...

The ‘deserted’ village of Slievemore is one of the best known sites on Achill. The deserted settlement lies on the foothills of Mount Slievemore, straddling the 70 metre contour, and consists of three distinct groups of houses linked by a pathway.

Slievemore is an impressive ruined village on Achill Island in County Mayo. Considered a pure example of a traditional stone village, the site dates back to the 12th century and was gradually abandoned following the Great Irish Famine.

Mar 14, 2025 · Slievemore is the second highest peak on Achill Island after Croaghaun, in County Mayo, Ireland. Its elevation is 671 m. The landscape is dominated by wild moorlands and spectacular coastal scenery.

Slievemore’s Deserted Village on Achill island according to archaeologist Dr. Theresa McDonald, founder of the Achill archaeological field school dated from early Medieval period (500-1200) with its final abandonment during the mid-1800’s.

Slievemore is a v distinctive, almost conical peak in the N of Achill Island. It's a steep-sided mix of grass and rock with no major difficulties although parts of the sharp ridge overlook plummeting cliffs, which could prove dangerous in bad weather.

Slievemore is in the centre of the northern coastline of The Island, and will be in view almost constantly as you travel around Achill. It stands at 671m and has two popular routes to the summit, one from The village of Dugort on the east side and the other from the west side starting at the deserted village.