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Loughcrew Cairns

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Loughcrew Cairns

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    July 14, 2020

    Road cycling

    Loughcrew is one of the four main passage tomb sites in Ireland. The site is spread across four hilltops: Carnbane East, Carnbane West, Carrickbrack and Patrickstown. These hills and the tombs themselves are together known as Slieve na Calliagh or Sliabh na Caillí, meaning "mountain of the Cailleach", the divine hag of Irish mythology. Legend has it that the monuments were created when a giant hag, striding across the land, dropped her cargo of large stones from her apron.

    May 18, 2022

    Road cycling

    Cycle up witchitty Hill, I've read it goes to 26%gradient I've definitely looked down to see 22%. either way it's mercifully short but pretty damn steep,

    March 15, 2023

    Mountain biking

    Loughcrew Cairns (also known as Loughcrew Passage Tombs,
    Megalithic Cementary or
    Sliabh na Callaighe (Mountain of the Witch) is a truly magical place.

    According to the website "Sliabh na Callaighe …

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    1. Kells to Virginia Town loop – Loughcrew Cairns

    54.8km

    02:21

    390m

    390m

    Cycle the moderate 34.1-mile Kells to Virginia Town loop, visiting the ancient Loughcrew Cairns and enjoying scenic views across Meath and C

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Location: Meath, Ireland

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