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Queen Maeve's Grave (Knocknarea Cairn)
Hiking
5.0
(136)
Running
5.0
(1)
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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Seebi
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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•Turnsackerl 🇦🇹
August 23, 2017
Hiking
Short hike over partly stony and wet ground. Great panorama!
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•Turnsackerl 🇦🇹
August 23, 2017
Hiking
Short hike over partly stony and wet ground. Great panorama!
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Best routes near Queen Maeve's Grave (Knocknarea Cairn)
4.3
(24)
77
hikers
10.8km
03:16
320m
320m
Hike the moderate 6.7-mile Knocknarea loop from Strandhill, featuring Queen Maeve's Grave and 360-degree views of Sligo Bay.
Moderate
4.9
(18)
98
hikers
3.47km
01:12
190m
190m
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.
Easy
4.8
(57)
355
hikers
7.75km
02:34
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 380 m
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