Knocknarea
Knocknarea
5.3km
Total Distance
310m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
A climb to the great cairn on the summit of Knocknarea above Sligo, said to be the tomb of the legendary Queen Maeve. The path rises steadily to a huge stone mound with a sweeping view over the bay and Benbulben. A short walk rich in myth and history.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Spring · 1kmsprings can run dry
- 2Viewpoint · 1.2km
- 3Viewpoint · 4.5km
- Surface
- natural ground 48%, gravel 39%, paved 13%
