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Underground secrets... Newgrange isn't the only passage tomb in Ireland, of course. There are two more in Brú na Bóinne. Along with the nearby Knowth and Dowth tombs, Newgrange has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Not bad for a site that was once doomed to become a quarry! Nearby, at Oldcastle in County Meath, you'll find a lesser-known collection of passage tombs. Around a handful of hills in Loughcrew are several cairns dating back to around 3200 BC. More mysterious and difficult to reach, exploring them is even more like Indiana Jones. If you get the feeling you're being watched, you might be right. About 60km away, on the summit of Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, the passage of another tomb points directly towards Loughcrew. The two cairns at Slieve Gullion are located on either side of the summit lake. The southern grave is said to be aligned with the sunset on the winter solstice. In good weather you can even see Dublin Bay from here. (Source: https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/newgrange/)

5,000 years. That makes Newgrange older than Stonehenge. It's also older than the Egyptian pyramids. But over the past five millennia, the passage tomb has lost none of its fascination. But let's start from the beginning: There is no direct access to Newgrange. If you're driving, don't let your sat nav take you to Brú na Bóinne/Boyne Valley (latitude 53.694567, longitude 6.4463). The visitor center there sells tickets and you can take a shuttle bus for a guided tour. If you don't have a car, that's no problem either: you can book a day trip from Dublin. Arriving at the iconic tomb is an overwhelming experience. You stand in front of an 80m wide mound, lined with decorated stones and covered in white Wicklow quartzite. A guide tells you about the myths and history behind the landmark. Newgrange could have been a tomb or a temple. Nobody knows for sure. The truth will remain hidden forever. (Source:https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/newgrange/)

great passage in a rather accessible cave (you can cross it

When the weather is calm, benches invite you to linger and enjoy the view.

The highlights of the walking route are very beautiful, but the smallest part of the walking route is actually a coastal walking route, with views of the coast. The main path is on small country roads within Malin Head, which is relatively uninteresting and unspectacular. In addition, most of the coastal sections a long way from the coast are fenced off and marked as private property.

somewhat hidden entrance to the cave through which one can walk

Amazing views all around Malin head best seen when there is a bit of sunshine and a good breeze coming off the sea

The only way to get a bike here is to carry it 😉