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Queen Maeve's Cairn on Knocknarea

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Queen Maeve's Cairn on Knocknarea

Queen Maeve's Cairn on Knocknarea

Recommended by 99 hikers out of 100

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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    1. Knocknarea and Queen Maeve's Grave loop from Strandhill — County Sligo

    10.8km

    03:16

    320m

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

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    Intermediate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    August 23, 2017

    Short hike over partly stony and wet ground. Great panorama!

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      May 7, 2018

      great panorama, if you follow the small path to the right of the grave a few steps further

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        August 7, 2018

        The holy Cairn

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          Elevation 310 m

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          Wheelchair access

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          Dog Friendly

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          Location: Sligo, Ireland

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