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Carlingford – Slieve Foye Summit loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – Slieve Foye Summit loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – Slieve Foye Summit loop from Carlingford

04:16

12.0km

610m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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309 m

The Tholsel, Carlingford

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tholsel is undoubtedly one of the most unique structures in the heart of Carlingford. This medieval city gate, originally built in the 15th century, is the only remaining gate from the original town wall and served for centuries as the ceremonial and administrative entrance to the town.

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464 m

Carlingford

Highlight • Settlement

This charming seaside town overlooks the Mourne Mountains, whose silhouette rises along the coast of Northern Ireland. Carlingford is very lively at weekends thanks to its many pubs and restaurants, which attract visitors from the north, and is famous for its oysters.
The village has several historical sights, such as the small King John's Castle, with its romantic silhouette overlooking the sea, and Taaffe's Castle, a former 16th-century merchant's house located a little further from the quay.

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5.97 km

Slieve Foye Northwest Top

Highlight • Summit

The northwest top of Slieve Foye is a little lower at 535 m (1,755 ft), but the ridge is fun and you can combine the two summits and make a great loop.

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6.79 km

Slieve Foye Summit

Highlight • Summit

Slieve Foy or Slieve Foye is a mountain on the Cooley Peninsula in Louth, Ireland. It rises to 589 metres (1,932 ft), making it the highest of the Cooley Mountains and the highest in Louth. It overlooks Carlingford Lough and the village of Carlingford, and is sometimes called Carlingford Mountain.

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9.45 km

View of Carlingford Lough and Carlingford Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a nice little „wind shelter" that looks great on a picture. It is a nice Viewpoint for the lazy ones who don't want to walk up the whole mountain. But aswell for all the fit hikers. :)

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9.74 km

View of Carlingford

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.4 km

View of Carlingford Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view is fantastic, it's worth taking a short break here during the climb!

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11.6 km

Carlingford Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Remains of the medieval Dominican priory on the west side of Carlingford, recognisable by its high, narrow windows and the elongated ruin wing in grey stone. The site lies quietly just outside the centre, with views of the hills and the open grass around the old priory walls.

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

3.14 km

1.53 km

1.41 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

5.37 km

2.30 km

1.53 km

1.34 km

1.19 km

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

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Carlingford – Slieve Foye Summit loop from Carlingford

The Tholsel, Carlingford

Carlingford

Slieve Foye Northwest Top

Slieve Foye Summit

View of Carlingford Lough and Carlingford Village

View of Carlingford

View of Carlingford Lough

Carlingford Abbey

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