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Queen Maeve's Grave (Knocknarea Cairn)

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Queen Maeve's Grave (Knocknarea Cairn)

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Queen Maeve's Grave (Knocknarea Cairn)

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An isolated hill on the coast of Ireland’s beautiful County Sligo, Knocknarea is visually-arresting as it rises from the landscape. On the Cúil Irra peninsula, this domed limestone hill reaches …
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    May 4, 2017

    Hiking

    Large burial mound on the Knocknarea near Sligo. The climb is nice and not too long. Allegedly the queen was buried standing here in her armor!
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    August 23, 2017

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    Short hike over partly stony and wet ground. Great panorama!
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    March 10, 2021

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    Queen Maeve's Grave (irish: Miosgán Meadhbha) is large passage tomb situated on the top of Knocknarea Mountain (327m), dominating the landscape of the Coolera peninsula in County Sligo. Legend says, …
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    Knocknarea and Queen Maeve's Grave loop from Strandhill

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    Hike the moderate 6.7-mile Knocknarea loop from Strandhill, featuring Queen Maeve's Grave and 360-degree views of Sligo Bay.

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    Hike the 2.2-mile Knocknarea Trail to Queen Maeve's Grave, an easy 1 hour 12 minute ascent with panoramic views over Sligo Bay.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 380 m

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    Location: Sligo, Ireland

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