Highlight • Natural Monument
Clontygora Court Tomb
Cycling
5.0
(2)
Hiking
5.0
(2)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
Running
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Tips
Javi Jaavii
October 16, 2023
Hiking
This court tomb is also known as 'The King's Ring.' It has a Y shape and features a burial gallery in the center. This area of The Ring of Gullion boasts 20 megalithic tombs, cairns, and burial chambers.
christian427
October 28, 2022
Hiking
Known locally as the ‘King’s Ring’, this court tomb.
It was built for collective burial by an early farming community who cultivated the land as long ago as 3500 BC. Despite damage to the structure it is a most impressive monument and more extensive than it first appears. It is one of the best examples of a court tomb in the North of Ireland.
- de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_Tomb_von_Clontygora
- discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/clontygora-court-cairn-p697461
It was built for collective burial by an early farming community who cultivated the land as long ago as 3500 BC. Despite damage to the structure it is a most impressive monument and more extensive than it first appears. It is one of the best examples of a court tomb in the North of Ireland.
- de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_Tomb_von_Clontygora
- discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/clontygora-court-cairn-p697461
Beyond the Horizon
October 9, 2024
Hiking
The "Ring of the King", the Clontygora Court Tomb, awaits you on a hill in Slieve Gullion, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Ring of Gullion. This megalithic site with its distinctive Y-shape and central tomb gallery immerses you in the early history of Northern Ireland. The stones, which rise over 2.7 metres into the air, form an impressive exedra that encloses the deep, U-shaped courtyard - it is more than just a collection of rocks, it is a silent witness to times gone by.
Translated by
•
•
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Clontygora Court Tomb
4.3
(4)
5
hikers
13.9km
03:25
470m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
1
hikers
8.51km
02:23
160m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
Details
Informations
Elevation 170 m