Walking on the Isle of Man. Terry Marsh

who would add another rock every time they walked by as a kind of talisman.

      Just past the cairn the return track to Ballaugh departs left, and anyone wanting to omit Slieau Freoaghane should turn off here. Otherwise, bear right and continue along the stony track, ignoring a branching green track on the left. Gradually the track levels and then descends a little as it runs on to a point below Slieau Freoaghane.

      Slieau Freoghane and Slieu Curn from the mountain road

      Now simply turn right and climb steeply to the top of Slieau Freoaghane on a clear, if boggy, path. The top is adorned by a trig pillar and quartz cairn.