The Priest's Chair (Glenshane Mass Rock)
The Priest's Chair (Glenshane Mass Rock)
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Priest's Chair (Glenshane Mass Rock)
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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October 30, 2023
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The rock got its name from an incident during The Penal Times. A young boy, acting as a lookout, deceived the searching soldiers, also known as The Red Coats, by pointing them in a different direction, protecting the priest and the mass rock.
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Best routes near The Priest's Chair (Glenshane Mass Rock)
5.0
(2)
18
hikers
10.0km
02:48
200m
200m
Embark on a moderate hike to Priest's Chair via Glenshane Forest, a 6.2-mile (10.0 km) route that guides you through diverse landscapes. You will gain 651 feet (199 metres) in…
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Elevation 430 m
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