Devil's Chimney (Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird)
Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird
Ireland's highest waterfall, with a drop of about 150 m. It appears only after rain, and strong winds blow the water back up, which gives it the name 'against the flow'.
Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird sits on the northern cliff of Glencar Valley, with a drop of about 150 m, making it Ireland's highest waterfall. It flows only after sustained rain. When strong south-westerly winds blow, the water is pushed back up to the cliff top, creating a spectacle of water flowing upward. Its Irish name roughly means 'water facing the heights'. From the car park by Glencar Lake, a steep path climbs the hill. The round trip takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and the path is muddy. In dry seasons it is largely dry, so check recent rainfall before setting out. Entry is free, and it can be combined with Glencar Waterfall.
Opening hours
All day (water only after rain)
Nearby sights
- Glencar Waterfall
- Gleniff Horseshoe
- Benbulben
- Creevykeel Court Tomb
- Parke's Castle
- The Model
- Drumcliffe Churchyard (Yeats's Grave)
- Lough Gill & Lake Isle of Innisfree