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Navan Fort (Emain Macha)

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Navan Fort (Emain Macha)

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Navan Fort (Emain Macha)

Name: Navan Fort (Emain Macha)
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Location: Navan, Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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1. Caledon & Glaslough loop from Armagh

58.8km

03:34

450m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Caledon Beam Engine – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Armagh

46.2km

02:45

330m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ballysaggart Lough – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Coalisland

76.4km

04:32

540m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Natalie

June 1, 2023

Navan Fort is an important part of Irish mythology. It is said to be a pre-Christian royal site and is sometimes known as Navan Rath. It is full of legend and archeology. There is a visitor centre at the fort with guided tours available. For further information see the website visitarmagh.com/places-to-explore/navan-centre-fort

Beyond the Horizon

October 9, 2024

Navan Fort, also known as Emain Macha, is one of those places that literally breathes history. As a cyclist, you can feel a breath of the past here as you roll gently over the grassy hills. The site, rich in Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age finds, is not only archaeologically fascinating, but also firmly embedded in Irish mythology. The kings of Ulster are said to have ruled here, and the legends of Macha, the namesake, are omnipresent.

The gentle climbs around the fort are not too demanding, but give you space to let your gaze wander over the green hills - particularly dramatic when dark clouds pile up in the sky and cast a mystical atmosphere over the landscape. A detour to the visitor center is worthwhile: Here you can find out more about the exciting stories and the excavations that provide insight into Ireland's deepest past.

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Location: Navan, Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Navan Fort (Emain Macha)

1. Caledon & Glaslough loop from Armagh

2. Caledon Beam Engine – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Armagh

3. Ballysaggart Lough – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Coalisland

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