Slieve Felim Mountains

The Slieve Felim Mountains (Irish: Sliabh Eibhlinne[1]) are a mountain range situated in County Limerick in Ireland. The mountains are located east of Limerick and south of the Silvermine Mountains. Slieve Felim at 427m is the highest peak.[2]

Slieve Felim Way

The Slieve Felim Way is a long-distance trail through the Mountains. It is 43 kilometres (27 miles) long and begins in Murroe, County Limerick and ends in Silvermines, County Tipperary. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Shannon Development and Coillte.[3] The trail begins in the village of Murroe and follows the road past Glenstal Abbey before crossing forestry along the slopes of the Slieve Felim Mountains to reach the village of Toor.[4] From Toor, the Way crosses the flanks of Keeper Hill in the Silvermine Mountains before following the road into Silvermines village.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.logainm.ie/1166727.aspx
  2. ↑ http://mountainviews.ie/summit/705/
  3. ↑ National Trails Office 2010, p. 43.
  4. ↑ Fewer 1996, p. 213.
  5. ↑ Fewer 1996, p. 216.

Coordinates: 52°40′N 8°17′W / 52.67°N 8.28°W / 52.67; -8.28


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