Carlingford Castle sits behind Slieve Foye and dominates the towns skyline overlooking the harbour. It is thought the castle was built around 1190 by the Norman baron Hugh de Lacy. However the Hugh families power made King John of England uneasy and he seized the property for himself.

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Heritage Ireland (Carlingford Castle, 2023-02-02):
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/carlingford-castle
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YouTube (Drone Video, National Monuments Service, 2023-02-19):

CarlingfordHeritageCentre (Carlingford Castle, 2023-02-02):
carlingfordheritagecentre.com/portfolio/king-johns-castle

TheIrishRoadtrip (“Carlingford Castle A Guide to the Carlingford Castle (King John’s): Tours, History + Things To Look Out For”, 2023-02-02):
theirishroadtrip.com/king-johns-castle-carlingford

Wikipedia (King John's Castle (Carlingford), 2023-02-02):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_John's_Castle_(Carlingford)
Wikipedia (List of National Monuments in County Louth, 2023-02-21):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Monuments_in_County_Louth
“National Monument 249 … Carlingford Castle … Castle”

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February 2, 2023

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1. Slieve Foye Summit – Carlingford loop from Slieve Foye North-West Top

12.5km

04:25

620m

610m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Táin Cafe loop from Warrenpoint

15.3km

03:54

50m

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

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3. Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Warrenpoint

16.7km

04:30

210m

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

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Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

1. Slieve Foye Summit – Carlingford loop from Slieve Foye North-West Top

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3. Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Warrenpoint

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