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Slí Cholmcille
For centuries pilgrims have followed the holy footsteps of religious visionaries around the world in search of their own spiritual enlightenment
2025 Slí Cholmcille One-day walk
Join us on June 7th, 2025 for an 18km guided walk from Creeslough to Gartan.
A unique walking opportunity to walk in the footsteps of St Cholmcille on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in a one-day, 18km, guided walk through scenic Donegal to the birthplace of St Colmcille (Columba).
This Slí, (meaning ‘way’ in Gaeilge), offers a breathtaking experience of scenery, solace and self-discovery at every turn and is one section of the ambitious Slí Cholmcille walking trail project that stretches from Glencolmcille in south west Donegal to the island of Iona in Scotland.
Please be advised this walk is 18 km long, occasionally over uneven terrain, mountain tracks and hills, which requires a moderate level of fitness and mobility to complete safely.
Transport will be provided from Gartan back to Creeslough at the end of the walk.
Slí 2025 Essentials:
- Tickets €20 in advance and €25 on the day.
- Registration St Micheal’s Church, Main Street, Creeslough at 9am.
- Walk starts at 9.30am sharp.
- Wear suitable clothes and footwear for all weather.
- Bring adequate water/flask/soft drinks, food and snacks.
- Advisable to bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Regular breaks and information provided along the way.
An Ambitious Project
Slí Cholmcille is an ambitious project to establish a pilgrimage trail linking key sites related to St Colmcille/Columba from Donegal, Derry, the North Sperrins and the Bann to Argyll and eventually the island of Iona.
Slí Cholmcille takes a walker through the most stunning scenery over hills and mountains, around coast and lakes, through villages and towns in the footsteps of one of Ireland’s most important early Christian Saints.
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The best journeys in life are those that answer questions you never thought to ask
Slí Cholmcille is which offers a plethora an expansive journey of routes, allowing you to make the trail your own. Whether you are walking on your own or with a group, with a family of little ones or are an experienced trekker, with so much to see and do, there are countless opportunities to experience the picturesque northwest of Ireland.
Some of the highlight experiences along the trail include the village of Glencolmcille, where pilgrims can do a round of stations called ‘Turas.’ Another highlight of the trail is an opportunity to experience Tory Island, while Ards Forest Park and Glenveagh National Park are also located along the trail.
Slí Cholmcille
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