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Kildavnet Castle
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Cycling is not permitted at this location
You'll need to dismount and push your bike.
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Mareike
August 17, 2021
Hiking
This castle is a typical tower house for the region, which was built in the 15th century. At that time it was used to protect the elongated estuary that separates Achill Island from the Corraun Peninsula. In the 16th century the building was one of the fortresses of the pirate queen Grace O'Malley (Gráinne Ni Mháille, also Granuaile).
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•Natalie
August 4, 2023
Cycling
Also known as Carrickkildavnet Castle, the tower house was the home of Ireland's 16th century Pirate Queen, Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley). The castle guards the strategic point of the mouth of the Achill Sound. You can cross the stile to explore the castle for free.
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Best Hikes to Kildavnet Castle
5.0
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6
hikers
13.6km
03:37
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
7
hikers
13.6km
03:37
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 50 m
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