Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Ireland
Carlow

Brownshill Dolmen

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Ireland
Carlow

Brownshill Dolmen

Highlight • Monument

Brownshill Dolmen

Recommended by 2 hikers

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: Carlow, Ireland

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See hikes here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Brownshill Dolmen

    8

    hikers

    1. Brownshill Dolmen loop from Castledermot

    1.00km

    00:15

    0m

    0m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Easy

    Tips

    October 29, 2022

    Brownshill Dolmen (Dolmain Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh) is a very large megalithic portal tomb situated 3 km east of Carlow. Its capstone weighs an estimated 150 tons, and is reputed to be the heaviest in Europe. Known as the Kernanstown Cromlech, sometimes spelled as Browneshill Dolmen, it is sited on the former estate house of the Browne family from which it takes its name.
    The tomb was built between 4000 and 3000 BC.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownshill_dolmen

      May 13, 2024

      One very unmistakable monument dating back to pre-historical times is the great Brownshill Dolmen the east of Carlow town.

      Brownshill Dolmen has a granite capstone weighing over 100 tonnes, making it the largest of its kind in Europe. The massive capstone rests on two portal stones which flank a door stone and slopes downwards to the west where it rests on a low boulder.

      carlowtourism.com/attraction/brownshill-dolmen-2

        In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

        Sign up for free

        Details

        Informations

        Elevation 80 m

        Weather

        Powered by AerisWeather

        Today

        Tuesday 11 November

        13°C

        5°C

        100 %

        If you start your activity now...

        Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

        See hikes here

        Take Me There

        Loading

        Location: Carlow, Ireland

        Other Popular Places to Check Out

        Leighlinbridge

        Stone arch

        Levistown Lock and Mill

        Newtown Hill

        Belan House

        View of the Blackstairs Mountains

        Corballis Hill

        Community Sign Near Wooden Fence

        Duckett's Grove

        Duckett's Grove

        View of Carlow Town

        Levitstown Mill

        Explore
        RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
        B2B
        PartnersConnectEmbed routes
        Company
        PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
        Community
        Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
        Download the app
        Follow Us on Socials

        © komoot GmbH

        Privacy Policy
        Terms of Service
        Community guidelines
        Vulnerability disclosure program
        Imprint
        Information for law enforcement