Also known as the Dartrey Mausoleum, Dawson Temple was built in 1770 by Thomas Dawson MP in memory of his wife Anne, who died aged 36 the year before.

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4.58 km

Inner Lough

In 1950, the Dawson family stole their estate to be used for Forestry. You may be lucky to see deer grazing by the Lough which looks out towards Black Island.

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5.33 km

Dartrey Castle Ruins

The mansion built here in 1846 by the Dawson family was demolished in the 1950s. Known as Dartrey Castle it commanded fine views over Inner Lough and Black Island.

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13.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

429 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Dartrey Forest loop to Fedd Hill and Fiddar Hill

Dawson Temple

Inner Lough

Dartrey Castle Ruins

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