Colmcille Climbers

Editor: Glenagivne Wall (The Music House)

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Crag Profile: Glenagivne Wall (The Music House)

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Glenagivne Wall

Directions: This impressive wall rises in three tiers from just above sea level to the summit of Rock End at over 400m at the northern termination of Glenane Hill. Steep multi-cracked walls are capped by ‘The Beak’, a prominent spike at its highest point. The lowest tier, (The Music House) is probably the most impressive and attractive, and this is separated from the upper cliffs by a thin heathery terrace. There is a cave/alcove by the beginning of the terrace, should shelter be required ( and a shelter at the bottom under some boulders too). The middle wall, above, is also seamed with cracks which run through 2 bulges for most of its length. The upper wall is slabby, has a large prow, and the prominent ‘Beak’ at the top. Approach Turn off the Moville to Gleneely Road towards Kinnego bay, continue along the hilly coastal road east and park at Craig . Best approach is a coastal boulder hop from Glenagivne Beach (much easier when the tide is out).  Park on a lane below some holiday cottages gr 639 454, walk further down the lane to a bend, and follow a path left, down through some woods, exiting by the river onto the stunning Glenagivne Beach.  Walk to the east end of the beach and do a coastal traverse from there. Outside the growing season, there is an alternative route from Craig, use the rising track through 2 gates across Mr Anthony McHendry’s land, which is probably marginally shorter. Anthony is of advanced years, but still good for a yarn, and very hospitable, so call and ask at his house, just left of the gate at Gr 640 454 From the holiday cottages above Glenagivne bay, continue a short distance up the hill, and take the left of two side- by- side lanes, one of which is not marked on the OS map (first asking permission, see above). At the end of the lane is another gate, and beyond is a track running left, down towards the sea. Take this and follow it as it bends to the right, until you come to a swampy area, from where a stream emanates. The ground to the left is wet, tussocky and rushy, but there are sheep paths through it which descend to a fence at the top of the bens. Follow the fence to the right (east) to a grassy spur, and take a steep sheep track down the slopes to just above the sea. Five minutes further east will lead to Glenagivne Wall. This approach is about 40 minutes from the car.

OS Grid Reference: Gr 650 459